Seton Hall Offers Immersive Pre-College Technology Programs for High School Students

Seton Hall University’s Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies offers a selection of immersive pre-college summer programs designed to introduce high school students to technology-driven learning across data, engineering, analytics and media. Held on Seton Hall’s South Orange campus, these week-long programs provide students with hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art facilities while connecting academic interests to future college and career pathways. 

This summer’s technology-focused offerings include the Sports Media and Business Academy, Introduction to Baseball Analytics and Engineering Pathways: Robotics, Electronics and Green Technologies. Each program is led by experienced faculty and combines applied learning with real-world context, allowing students to explore how technology shapes modern industries and emerging career fields. 

Sports Media and Business Academy 
1 Week: Full-Day 
July 20-24 

Seton Hall University’s Sports Media and Business Academy introduces high school students to the world of sports through media production, storytelling, and business strategy. The program highlights how technology-powered media platforms, digital tools and data-driven insights shape today’s sports industry and influence how fans engage with teams, athletes and content. 

Students take part in hands-on workshops using Seton Hall’s professional production studios and innovative digital tools to create original media projects while gaining exposure to industry practices across sports media and business. The academy is led by B.J. Schecter, executive director of the Center for Sports Media, whose career spans more than three decades in the industry, bringing professional insight and rigor to the classroom experience. 

This summer, the Sports Media and Business Academy will offer a residential option, allowing students to experience college life by living in campus housing, enjoying meals in the dining hall and engaging in on-campus activities. The addition of on-campus housing expands the program’s reach beyond the local region and offers a more immersive environment for students considering future academic and career paths in sports, media, technology and business. 

Introduction to Baseball Analytics 
1 Week: Half-Day 
July 13-17 or July 20-24 

Introduction to Baseball Analytics provides high school students with an engaging introduction to technology-driven decision-making in modern sports. Taught by John Saccoman, chair and program advisor for the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the program explores how data, statistics and analytical tools shape performance evaluation and strategic choices on and off the field. 

Through hands-on projects and real baseball datasets, students develop skills in statistical analysis, sabermetrics and data interpretation. Participants gain insight into how analytics influence player development, game strategy and organizational planning while learning how these skills extend to careers across technology, business and data-focused fields. 

Designed for students interested in data, mathematics, or performance analysis, the program connects athletic competition with analytical thinking and introduces participants to rapidly growing fields within and beyond the sports industry. 

Engineering Pathways Robotics, Electronics and Green Technologies 
1 Week: Full-Day 
July 20-24 

Engineering Pathways invites high school students to embark on an exciting journey of discovery through a pre-college STEM experience focused on green technologies, robotics and electronics. Designed for students curious about how engineering drives innovation, the program explores how scientific research and technology are applied to solve real-world challenges. 

Through a blend of foundational and advanced hands-on experiences, participants engage in applied learning that introduces core engineering concepts while building problem-solving skills and technical confidence. Students explore emerging technologies and gain exposure to a wide range of academic and career pathways connected to engineering, sustainability and scientific innovation. 

The program is taught by a team of Seton Hall University physics faculty, including Martha Schoene, M.A., Geology professor in the Department of Physics; Jose Lopez, Ph.D., professor of Physics and director of the Office of Grants and Research Services in the Department of Physics; and Dan Guerrero, an instructor and researcher in the Department of Physics. Together, the instructional team brings extensive backgrounds in scientific research, applied engineering, and STEM education, providing students with a strong foundation and real-world perspective as they begin to envision future studies and careers in engineering and technology.

About Seton Hall’s Pre-College Summer Programs 
Seton Hall University’s Pre-College Summer Programs offer high school students meaningful opportunities to explore academic interests, develop practical skills, and experience college-level coursework prior to enrollment. Designed for students seeking early exposure to university academics, these programs combine rigorous instruction with hands-on learning in a supportive campus environment. 

For application deadlines, tuition information and program requirements, click here.

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