Courses accredited by Georgetown University
FINAL DEADLINE FOR FALL 2011 – JUNE 1, 2011
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Institute combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit from Georgetown University, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by working journalists. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
Al Arabia News Channel
Crosby Volmer International Communications
Edelman Public Relations
Gannett New Service
Houston Chronicle
NBC Nightly News
MSNBC.com
Voice of America
WAMU 88.5
Washington Examiner
Washington Times
WTTG Fox News
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Internships – Competitive placements with media outlets, and PR & communications firms
Classes – 12 credit hours from Georgetown University
Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy experts and working journalists
Site Briefings – At USA Today, the Newseum, World Bank, State Department and U.S. Capitol
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Detailed information on the program may be found at http://www.DCinternships.org/CSPJ. Applications will be reviewed and accepted in a rolling basis until June 1, 2011 for the fall program and until November 1, 2011 for the spring program. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to receive priority scholarship consideration and internship placement.
Please click on this link for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp