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Semester in Washington, D.C. Program Semester in Washington, D.C. Program Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer Explore a Learning New Kind of Semester Through a Expand your intellectual and cultural horizons in the heart of the nation’s capital through Georgetown University’s Semester in Washington, D.C. Program (SWP). Offered during Different Lens the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, this program features a combination of challenging academics and hands-on practice. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Internship political and cultural landscape of D.C. as you engage with key policymakers, build Georgetown takes pride in providing you with an your professional skills, and take your college experience to the next level. unparalleled real-world experience. After enrolling in the program, you will be paired with As a student in SWP, you will spend part of your time in a classroom setting, Choose Your an internship advisor, who will offer guidance on engaging in stimulating group discussions, listening to guest lectures from everything from developing a strong resume to preparing international experts and business leaders, and examining the complex Semester for your initial interview. issues facing nations, organizations, and decision makers today. Throughout the semester, you will also complete a guided independent Fall (15 credit hours) research project, working closely with a Georgetown research advisor As a full-time student enrolled at Georgetown Academic Seminar as you explore a topic of interest and apply the concepts you University for the semester, you will engage in In these small, interactive sessions, you will learn from have learned. academic and research pursuits while interning distinguished Georgetown faculty while exploring key issues on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. relevant to your area of study. Throughout the semester, you will In addition to academic and research pursuits, you will spend also engage with prominent business leaders, policymakers, elected several days per week at an internship, building valuable skills Spring (15 credit hours) officials, and key decision makers. at one of the city’s many distinct organizations. Georgetown As a full-time student enrolled at offers a broad range of internship opportunities at federal Georgetown University for the semester, Research Seminar agencies, law firms, news organizations, nonprofits, you will engage in academic and research Explore a topic relevant to your area of study in a guided, independent public relations agencies, and many other institutions pursuits while interning on Tuesdays, research project, where you will work closely with program faculty as you unique to Washington, D.C. Wednesdays, and Thursdays. expand your knowledge and build your academic portfolio. SWP class meetings and events are held at Georgetown’s downtown campus, centrally Summer (Up to six credit hours*) located in one of the city’s most exciting and Intern up to five days a week and take an accessible neighborhoods. The campus is accompanying academic seminar that meets Cultivate Your Skills in within blocks of every Metrorail line and once a week in the morning or evening. just one mile from historic Capitol Hill. Additionally, you will complete a three-credit research seminar. One of Six Specialties *You may elect to enroll in an additional three-credit X Digital Communications, X Law, Legislation, and Politics course through Georgetown University’s New Media, and Social Change X Summer School. Politics and Public Policy X International Commerce and Trade X Religion and Political Culture X International Relations Students are encouraged to review the policies of their home institutions, schools, and major departments regarding study elsewhere and transfer credit prior to enrolling. Courses and dates are subject to change and cancellation. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website. Georgetown University’s Semester in Washington, D.C. Program is administered through the School of Continuing Studies. Rev. 09/2015 | All information accurate at time of printing. 1 Semester in Washington, D.C. Program scs.georgetown.edu/swpdc 2 Choose Your Path Forward At the beginning of the semester, you will have the opportunity to select one of six subject areas as a concentration for your academic seminar. Digital Communications, Law, Legislation, and Politics New Media, and Social Change Explore societal boundaries Communications as a change agent Enhance your understanding of legal issues and the Explore the strategic opportunities and challenges law in the city where legislation is crafted, debated, involved with using the Internet and technology and enforced by some of the greatest minds in the in government, social movements, and society in world. Throughout the semester, you will work hand- general, while studying the role of strategy in how in-hand with leaders in the legal field and deepen people interact and communicate. your understanding of the foundations of American law through group discussions and presentations with notable guest speakers. International Commerce and Trade Business with a global perspective Politics and Public Policy This program provides a comprehensive overview of international businesses and institutions involved in Witness democracy in action the process of global commerce and trade relations. Experience democracy in action in the nation’s Learn about the current opportunities and challenges capital while gaining an insider’s understanding of the facing the world’s marketplace while studying complex elements shaping today’s political landscape. topics that include globalization, international trade, In the classroom and on Capitol Hill, you will have environmental issues, and multinational corporations. the opportunity to meet with key legislative staff, policymakers, federal agents, White House personnel, and the elected officials who fuel the International Relations United States’ political engine. Discover a world of connections In this program, you will study the complex issues Religion and Political Culture facing nations and political decision makers today, along with the forces that drive policy in Washington How religion influences policy and beyond. Analyze and discuss world affairs with Guided by the brightest minds in religious and political leaders from both the public and private sectors while theory, this program examines religion’s influence on developing a broader global perspective through policymaking, past and present. Over the course of topics that range from rogue states and nuclear the semester, you will explore the complex interplay proliferation to the daily impact of international trade of religion and politics through seminars, group on domestic economies. discussions, and unique opportunities to engage with some of D.C.’s leading lobbyists and key policy experts. 3 Semester in Washington, D.C. Program scs.georgetown.edu/swpdc 4 Build Your Skills and Broaden Your Network The Semester in Washington, D.C. Program offers a variety of unique internship opportunities. Whether your interests are in law and public policy or business and new media, Georgetown can help connect you with countless organizations that will broaden your skills and help you forge valuable relationships. Past internship organizations have included: X American Bar Association X Library of Congress X American Civil Liberties Union X NASA History Division X American Red Cross X National Association for the Advancement of Colored People X Amnesty International X National Geographic Society X Brookings Institution X National Park Service X Canadian Embassy X NBC News X Carnegie Endowment for International Peace X New Zealand Embassy X Cato Institute X Office of Presidential Correspondence, X CBS News the White House X Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies X Patton Boggs LLP X Children’s Rights Council X Peace Corps X CNN Political Unit X Republican National Committee X D.C. Office of the Attorney General X Sierra Club X Deloitte Consulting LLP X Smithsonian Institution X Democratic National Committee X Teach for America X Embassy of France X United Nations Foundation X Environmental Defense Fund X U.S. Chamber of Commerce X Foundation for Defense of Democracies X U.S. Congress X Freedom House X U.S. Environmental Protection Agency X General Services Administration X U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission X The Heritage Foundation X U.S. Senate X Human Rights Watch X Voice of America X The Interfaith Alliance X World Wildlife Fund X League of United Latin American Citizens 5 Semester in Washington, D.C. Program scs.georgetown.edu/swpdc 6 “ I would encourage students to be proactive during their time in Washington by making connections and “SWP helped me transition from being a student to a “What drew me to Georgetown’s Semester in “I selected Georgetown’s Semester in Washington, young adult. Both the internship experience and the Washington, D.C. Program was the chance to get D.C. Program because I wanted to be immersed in fostering relationships.” events we attended throughout the program taught a behind-the-scenes look at political processes in international relations. I learned from exceptional us how to think and act like professionals. In addition, the nation’s capital. I was so impressed with the professors in the field and was able to apply that -Ahva Sadeghi we learned communication strategies for political program and how dedicated our instructors were— knowledge to my internship at the Peace Corps. This figures in our academic seminar and those same they all have incredible stories to tell and add so great experience definitely inspired me to apply to the strategies can be applied in our daily lives. much to the learning experience. Peace Corps. In addition, I hope to attend Georgetown for my J.D./Ph.D., and SWP helped me see that My advice to the current SWP participants is to Georgetown’s program offers some great Georgetown is a perfect fit for me. really take advantage of what D.C. presents. In the networking and event opportunities around the beginning, it might seem a bit overwhelming because city, and I encourage students to make the most I would encourage students to be proactive during the program requires students to keep up with of these.
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