“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” – Henry Ford
Orange Academy online noncredit courses offer high engagement learning opportunities in a low stress academic environment for adults and high school students to pursue a passion or interest. All courses are taught and supported by Syracuse University faculty and instructors.
There are no exams, graded papers or prerequisites for Orange Academy courses, giving you the opportunity to advance your knowledge in a welcoming and undemanding setting.
Overview
- Over 30 online noncredit course offerings in a wide range of disciplines lets you choose something that sparks your interest.
- Most courses are 4- or 8-weeks in length.
- Weekly virtual class meetings allow you to engage directly with your professor and fellow classmates.
- Eligibility: Ages 14+ (Select programs are for ages 18+)
- 15% discount for SU alumni
- Remitted Tuition cannot be used towards noncredit courses.
- Seats are limited. Enroll today!
Courses Course Structure Dates & Deadlines Cost How to Enroll
Have questions? Reach out to us at parttime@syr.edu. If you are under 18 and need assistance or have questions, please contact precollege@syr.edu.
Orange Academy Courses
Workshop Name | Course # | Weekly Meeting Time | Enrollment Deadline | Start Date |
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Film Production: From Script to Set This class will explore how to approach film production, starting from analyzing a script to the visual strategy for fiction. The students will work on breaking down a script and creating a filming plan, designing camera movements and lighting setup. How do we translate an idea into a motion picture? We will look into digital camera specs, lighting details, how to organize a film crew, and how to deal with footage on set. Instructor: Donato Rossi, dorossi@syr.edu | 43413 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43414 | Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 PM EST | 1/11/21 | 1/19/21 |
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STEM in Society: Communicating Science & Technology Concepts to Public Audiences This course offers students the opportunity for practice-based experience in science writing and journalism, digital content creation, public speaking, grant writing, and museum exhibition and workshop design. Click here for more details. Instructor: Emily Stewart PhD, estewart@most.org | 43480 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43481 | Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 PM EST | 2/1/21 | 2/15/21 |
Studio Recording Technology and Production Students will learn the fundamentals of sound engineering and audio production. Topics include, but are not limited to: microphone techniques, tracking, music production, editing, mixing, and mastering. Click here for more details. Instructor: Michael John Ahearn, mjahearn@syr.edu | 43494 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43495 | Wednesdays, 8:30-10 PM EST | 2/1/21 | 2/15/21 |
The Business of Sport Students examine the scope of the sports industry and are introduced to the wide range of career opportunities in the field of sport management. Students will explore the managerial process including the functions of management and the roles, skills, and attributes required of sports managers. Click here for more details. Instructor: John Wolohan, jwolohan@syr.edu | 43415 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43416 | Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM EST | 2/1/21 | 2/15/21 |
Workshop Name | Course # | Weekly Meeting Time | Enrollment Deadline | Start Date |
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Decision Making & Communication: Wartime Tactics Translated to Modern Business Decision making may appear to be a simple coin-toss between a random pick or a lengthy debate; in fact, it is often a delicate balance that can be found beyond boardrooms. Historical military leaders exemplified individual versus group decision making and battles were won or lost by those choices. This course will explore how decision-making models and theories were used to potentially predict loss or victory and how that can be applied to today’s world. Click here for more details. Instructor: Kristylee Hochenberger, klhochen@syr.edu | 43466 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43467 | Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Musical Theater Audition Prep Focusing on process more than product, the course will explore the preparation side of Musical Theater audition including material selection, singing, and acting. Topics include selecting repertoire, working with an accompanist and basics of song analysis for the actor. Instructor: Abel Searor, ajsearor@syr.edu | 43488 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43489 | TBD | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Social Media Strategies Students will be provided with an introduction to the use and management of social media and blogging within an organization. Explore how organizations can leverage social media and blogging as a part of their business processes, and examine the many roles, skills, and attributes required of social media managers. Learn how organizations develop social media strategies, create engaging blog content, develop viral content, and measure return on investment. Instructor: Melinda Sebastian, msebasti@syr.edu | 43492 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43493 | Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Workshop Name | Course # | Weekly Meeting Time | Enrollment Deadline | Start Date |
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Decision Making & Communication: Wartime Tactics Translated to Modern Business Decision making may appear to be a simple coin-toss between a random pick or a lengthy debate; in fact, it is often a delicate balance that can be found beyond boardrooms. Historical military leaders exemplified individual versus group decision making and battles were won or lost by those choices. This course will explore how decision-making models and theories were used to potentially predict loss or victory and how that can be applied to today’s world. Click here for more details. Instructor: Kristylee Hochenberger, klhochen@syr.edu | 43468 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43469 | Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 PM EDT | 3/15/21 | 4/12/21 |
Self-Discovery through Storytelling You will think about your place place in the world while using storytelling and personal narratives to come away with a virtual toolbox of skills that you can take with you wherever you go, as well as artifacts of your process: a portfolio of your stories, an ideas journal, a vision board, and a plan of action for your future. Instructor: Nicole Moss Underwood, nicmossunderwood@gmail.com | 43443 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43444 | Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM EDT | 3/15/21 | 4/12/21 |
The Business of Sport Students examine the scope of the sports industry and are introduce to the wide range of career opportunities in the field of sport management. Students will explore the managerial process including the functions of management and the roles, skills, and attributes required of sports managers. Click here for more information. Instructor: John Wolohan, jwolohan@syr.edu | 43433 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43435 | Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM EDT | 3/15/21 | 4/12/21 |
Workshop Name | Course # | Weekly Meeting Time | Enrollment Deadline | Start Date |
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Abstract Painting Studio Introduction to history and varieties of abstract painting. Students will produce 3-4* paintings in response to project assignments derived from class lectures and discussions. *Subject to change. Click here for more details. Instructor: Douglas Johnson, djohns47@syr.edu | 43437 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43438 | Saturdays, 3:30-5:00 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Computability & Unsolvability Just how general-purpose are modern general-purpose computers? What could they compute were there no limitations of storage space or computing time? Is there anything impossible to compute? The theory of computability addresses these and related questions. Our course provides an introduction to this theory, covering basics including: formal models of computation, equivalence of formal models, and important problems in math, computer science and philosophy that are unsolvable in any formal paradigm of computation (these include problems of great practical importance, such as the non-existence of automatic debuggers to fix erroneous programs). This course is intended for a general interest audience, and anyone capable of following an exact argument will be able to appreciate the tremendous intellectual wallop it packs. Instructor: Robert J. Irwin, rjirwin@syr.edu | 43449 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43450 | Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Field Recording Technology and Sound Design Students will learn the fundamentals of field recording and sound design. Topics include, but are not limited to: microphone techniques, proper use of field recording equipment, Foley art, sound design for film, creating soundscapes, and editing. The techniques that students will acquire in becoming familiar with this technology have use in real world applications such as film, animation, gaming, music, and more. Click here for more details. Instructor: Michael John Ahearn, mjahearn@syr.edu | 43484 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43485 | Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Med Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship This course fosters entrepreneurial talents in the medical technology arena. A project-based approach will be adopted to teach students the framework to develop medical technology that addresses a global medical challenge. Click here for more details. Instructor: Pun To (Douglas) Yung, ptyung@syr.edu and Dayaprasad G Kulakrni, dgkulkar@syr.edu | 43482 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43483 | Saturdays (3/20-5/1), 9-10:30 AM EDT Friday (5/7), 9-10:30 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Mobile Health Technology The course will provide a broad overview and present the fundamental principles of the application of mobile health technology in healthcare, wireless sensing and remote monitoring, telemedicine, mobile platforms, big data, electronic medical records, personalized medicine and diagnostics. Students will learn to develop a cellphone application targeted for healthcare. Click here for more details. Instructor: Pun To (Douglas) Yung, ptyung@syr.edu | 43424 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43425 | Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Renewable & Alternative Energy Engineering This course will detail the evolution of humans on the planet, their ever changing energy demands, and subsequent impact on the environment. Students will learn about the physics of energy, relationships of force, work and power, and associated units – Newtons, Joules, and Watts. Non-renewable energy versus renewable energy are examined, as well as the need to address greenhouse gases and consequent climate change. Click here for more details. Instructor: Peter Plumley, pplumley@syr.edu | 43490 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43491 | Mondays, 5:00-6:30 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Sports Sociology Introduction of sports through a sociological perspective by examining various purposes, theories, methods and ideas of the institution of sport. Using a variety of course readings, critical discussions, videos, and assignments, students in this course are encouraged to view sports and physical activity from a sociological lens. The objective is for students to form their own critical insights into established structural realities, power relations, and social forces that shape, and are shaped by, the institution of sports. A central foundation of the course requires students to apply a sociological imagination to their own consumption of, and participation in, sports within their own lives. Instructor: Jacob Bartholomew, jbarthol@syr.edu | 43409 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43410 | TBD | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Tattooing: History, Tradition, and the Contemporary Students will learn the histories and traditions of various tattoo cultures, from ancient to contemporary times. Students will gain a view of different cultural perspectives of what tattooing means and why it is ubiquitous across human culture, while also learning basic techniques of contemporary tattooing, from making flash and doing transfers to the understanding of how tattoos work with the body. Click here for more details. Instructor: Jeremy Lee Tarr, jltarr@syr.edu | 43470 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43471 | Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Workshop Name | Course # | Weekly Meeting Time | Enrollment Deadline | Start Date |
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Voices Matter: Why You Need to Talk about Race (Open to ages 18+) The coursework motivates you to look inward as well as outward in order to learn about the historical, political, economic, and social forces that shape our perspectives and ourselves. Participants will engage such questions as: What role does socialization play in how we view ourselves and others? What does socialization teach us to view and what not to view? How does socialization teach us about us and others? Can socialization be disrupted? And what are the connections between socialization and identity? Click here for more details. Instructors: Jeff Mangram, jamangra@syr.edu & Chandice Haste-Jackson, cmhaste@syr.edu | 43457 SU Alumni & Family Discount: 43458 | Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM EDT | 3/1/21 | 3/15/21 |
Sessions, Dates, and Deadlines
Spring 2021 – Session 1
Start Date | End Date | Enrollment Deadline | 100% Financial Drop Deadline | |
4-Week – Session 1 Courses | 1/19/21 | 2/12/21 | 1/11/21 | 1/26/21 |
4-Week – Session 2 Courses | 2/15/21 | 3/12/21 | 2/1/21 | 2/22/21 |
Spring 2021 – Session 2
Start Date | End Date | Enrollment Deadline | 100% Financial Drop Deadline | |
4-Week – Session 1 Courses | 3/15/21 | 4/9/21 | 3/1/21 | 3/22/21 |
4-Week – Session 2 Courses | 4/12/21 | 5/6/21 | 3/29/21 | 4/19/21 |
6-Week Course | 3/15/21 | 4/23/21 | 3/1/21 | 3/22/21 |
8-Week Courses | 3/15/21 | 5/6/21 | 3/1/21 | 3/22/21 |
Course Structure & Time Commitment
Most courses are 4- or 8-weeks in length, noncredit and are transcripted with ‘CA’ for Completed Attendance. After successfully completing the course, you will earn a certificate from Syracuse University and will have the option to purchase a noncredit transcript.
In class: These low-stake and low-cost courses include one 90-minute virtual weekly synchronous class where you will connect with your instructor and fellow classmates. While there are no quizzes, exams, or graded papers, there will be the opportunity for faculty and instructors to provide feedback on your progress, skill development and overall learning.
Outside of class: You will be assigned additional readings, videos and assignments to do each week on your own which help inform the discussion in the following week’s class session. You can expect to have between one and three hours of work per week in addition to the 90-minute weekly synchronous (live) class session.
Cost
Session | Rate | Discounted Rate* |
8-week | $595 | $495 |
6-week | $450 | $395 |
4-week | $295 | $250 |
*Discounted rate applies to Syracuse University alumni which includes current and former SUPA students, individuals with Syracuse University degrees and certificates and Summer College students and parents.
How to Enroll
Students and adults age 18 and above can self-enroll using these instructions.
Current high school students and graduates under the age of 18, begin your application here. If you need assistance registering, please contact precollege@syr.edu.
Please note, you will need to have the 5-digit course number located in the Course # column of the table below for your chosen course. Contact bursareg@uc.syr.edu if you have any questions or need help registering.