Deadline:
November 01, 2024
Location(s)
United States of America
Washington, D.C.
Overview
The Washington, DC Internship Program offers students the opportunity to study and intern in one of the world’s most important capital cities. Although known primarily as the capital of American politics, Washington, DC, plays a pivotal role, both nationally and internationally, in business, law, the sciences, public relations, media, and the arts. The program offers students the opportunity to focus on leadership, public policy, and agenda setting in their area of interest.
Details
Classes are taught at the BU Washington, DC Academic Center, both by distinguished scholars from the Boston University faculty and by part-time adjunct faculty chosen for their teaching expertise and records of accomplishment in their fields.
An introductory course in either American politics or International Relations is recommended prior to enrollment in this program.
Students also have the option to take one class at George Washington University as part of the program. They can enroll in any of George Washington's seven undergraduate colleges, and the full spectrum of course offerings is open to them while they are enrolled in the Washington Internship Program.
Students participating in the program work at their internship four days a week and enroll in night courses.
Elective Courses
Students will choose three courses, or may replace one of them with a course at the George Washington University as part of the program
Internship Course
Students enroll in a four-credit Internship Course. Internship placements are contingent upon the student’s past experience, professional interests, and available opportunities in any given semester; flexibility is essential. Course numbers depend on the field of specialization in which the students complete their internships. The Internship Course, also known as “The Washington Experience,” meets weekly and is intended to complement the internship experience by helping students understand Washington culture and hot-button topics in the nation’s capital while grooming them for the possibilities of a career in Washington.
Program Dates
- Fall Semester: late August to mid-December
- Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: April 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
BU Study Abroad is seeking applications from:
- Students who have completed at least one semester of university study while matriculated in a degree program
- Students in good academic standing
- Students in good judicial standing
Each application undergoes a thorough review with full consideration given to the following admissions criteria: Academic record, appropriate course preparation or prerequisites, application questionnaire, academic recommendation(s), demonstrable communication skills, maturity, and work experience (for many internship programs).
Dates
Deadline: November 01, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Fall 2024 Tuition & Fees: $37,929 per semester
Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, and administrative fee.
Grants and Scholarships available.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
