Washington, D.C., USA

Overview

There is no better way to learn about domestic and international politics then to experience it. Through American Universityï¿½s Washington Semester program students get a first hand look at Washington D.C. Through this program students gain knowledge and experience and make contacts that are useful for their career tracks.

Academics

Study in the USA's capital city! The following programs are available: American Politics;, Economic Policy; Foreign Policy;, International Business & Trade; Journalism; Justice: Criminal Justice; Public Law; and Transforming Communities. More information on programs.

American University also offers Extra Fee programs- the "extra" program fee is the responsibility of the student. These "extra fee" programs include: International Business & Trade: Washington and China (also available without extra fee component); International Environment & Development; International Law & Organizations; Peace & Conflict Resolution (also available without extra fee component); Theatre Studies: Theatre in Washington and London.

Program participants take seminar classes given by American University faculty, which include guest speakers from related professions. All students serve as interns in companies and government agencies in their field of interest.

Housing

Students can choose to live in dormitories at American University or in apartments in D.C. More information on living in D.C.

Dates

The Washington D.C. program is available during either Spring or Fall semesters. The Fall semester starts in early September and ends mid December; Spring semester starts mid January and ends early May.

Cost

Willamette tuition only. Room, board and some fees are not included in the cost paid to Willamette University. Also note: The extra fees associated with the "Extra Fee" programs are NOT included and students will pay American University directly for those costs.

Other Information

These are examples of possible locations for internships:

The Antarctic Project
Amnesty International
C-Span
Any Senator or Congressman
Brookings Institution
U.S. General Accounting Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Any Foreign embassy
Senate Committee for National Security
EPA
CBS News
NBC (WRC-TV)
WAMU-FM
American Bar Association

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