Computer ScienceFoundations
Computer Science 101
A friendly on-ramp to computing concepts, code, data, and how software changes the world.
Build a small website or code notebook explaining one real-world computing idea.
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Stanford Online + The VR School planning
Stanford-level courses, VR School orchestration.
Search Stanford Online courses, let SofAI map them into a UC A-G and dual-enrollment planning conversation, and keep The VR School counselor at the center of credit, onsite, and transcript decisions.
20 Stanford Online planning entriesAI, CS, data, writing, health, economics, policy, logic, and leadership.
Students in the Stanford onsite campus can ask a VR School counselor to schedule a meeting with the Stanford University instructor when the onsite option is needed.
Course intelligence
Search by student ambition, then let SofAI build the plan.
These Stanford Online pathways are designed to support VR School advising conversations. SofAI should connect each course to the student's official plan, CVC options, MIT OCW enrichment, iTeachXR evidence, and iBuildme proof.
AlgorithmsAdvanced
Algorithms: Design and Analysis
A rigorous pathway into algorithmic thinking, efficiency, graph reasoning, and problem solving.
Create an algorithm visualizer, proof walkthrough, or benchmark notebook.
DataIntermediate
Databases: Relational Databases and SQL
A practical route into relational database design, SQL queries, and data-backed applications.
Design a database for a student project and document the schema, queries, and insights.
DataAdvanced
Databases: Modeling and Theory
A deeper treatment of data models, constraints, query logic, and the theory behind reliable data systems.
Write a technical brief comparing data models for one authentic school or community use case.
Statistics / AIAdvanced
Statistical Learning
A modern bridge between statistics, prediction, machine learning, and evidence-based decisions.
Build a model comparison notebook with plain-English interpretation and ethical caveats.
Artificial IntelligenceAdvanced
Machine Learning
A flagship AI pathway for students ready to connect math, models, evaluation, and real-world applications.
Publish a model card, demo, evaluation report, and reflection on responsible use.
CybersecurityAdvanced
Cryptography
A serious introduction to secure communication, protocols, privacy, and the math behind trust.
Create a security explainer or protocol threat model with diagrams and responsible-use notes.
Computer Science TheoryAdvanced
Automata Theory
A theory-rich course for students who want to understand computation, languages, and proofs.
Build a visual proof notebook that explains finite automata or computability to a peer.
SystemsAdvanced
Compilers
A builder's path into programming languages, parsing, runtime design, and how code becomes execution.
Create a tiny language, parser, or compiler demo with a narrated walkthrough.
Data ScienceAdvanced
Mining Massive Datasets
A large-scale data course for students interested in search, recommendations, networks, and modern data systems.
Analyze a public dataset and publish a dashboard, methodology note, and insight memo.
Writing / ResearchFoundations
Writing in the Sciences
A high-value writing course for students turning research, science, and technical work into clear prose.
Revise a science article, research abstract, or AP Seminar-style evidence paper.
HealthFoundations
Introduction to Food and Health
A practical health-literacy course connecting nutrition, family choices, public health, and everyday decisions.
Create a culturally aware nutrition guide or community health education artifact.
HealthFoundations
Child Nutrition and Cooking
An accessible course connecting nutrition science, childhood health, cooking, and family education.
Design a family-facing nutrition lesson, recipe analysis, or school wellness campaign.
Global Health / RightsIntermediate
International Women's Health and Human Rights
A humanities and global-health bridge into rights, equity, policy, and lived experience.
Write a policy memo or advocacy brief grounded in evidence and human dignity.
Economics / StrategyIntermediate
Game Theory
A strategic-thinking course connecting economics, negotiation, incentives, algorithms, and policy.
Model a strategic decision and explain the incentives, equilibria, and ethical tradeoffs.
Social Science / LeadershipIntermediate
Organizational Analysis
A leadership course for understanding institutions, incentives, culture, teams, and organizational change.
Analyze an organization and propose a change plan with stakeholder risks.
Logic / PhilosophyFoundations
Introduction to Logic
A reasoning course that strengthens proofs, argument analysis, AI, debate, and careful thinking.
Create a logic puzzle explainer or argument map tied to a real policy or AI claim.
Logic / WritingIntermediate
Language, Proof and Logic
A bridge between language, formal reasoning, symbolic logic, and persuasive clarity.
Write an argument map and formal proof reflection for a debate, essay, or AI safety topic.
MathematicsFoundations
How to Learn Math: For Students
A confidence-building course for students changing their relationship with math and challenge.
Create a personal math-learning plan with before-and-after reflections and practice artifacts.
Ethics / SocietyFoundations
Love as a Force for Social Justice
A reflective humanities pathway for students exploring justice, community, empathy, and moral leadership.
Build a service-learning reflection or community action proposal.
Counselor-centered pathway
Marketable because it is coherent.
Search
Students find Stanford Online courses without leaving The VR School planning journey.
Map
SofAI maps the course to UC A-G area, CVC and MIT companions, and portfolio evidence.
Review
The VR School counselor confirms dual-enrollment, credit, transcript, and workload treatment.
Onsite
Stanford onsite campus students can ask for a counselor-scheduled instructor meeting when needed.
Guardrail: this page does not claim Stanford University admission, endorsement, guaranteed instructor access, or automatic transcript credit. It makes Stanford Online discoverable inside The VR School's advising, UC A-G, dual-enrollment, and portfolio planning system.