Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester – Political Journalism Track combines substantive journalism internships, courses for academic credit, professional development activities, site briefings and lectures led by working journalists. Capital Semester combines hands-on professional experience in the journalism or communications field for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience. This fast-paced, residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Internships – Placements with top news and media organizations as well as communications and PR firms
- Classes – 12 transferable credits from Georgetown University
- Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top print and broadcast journalists
- Site Briefings & Visits – 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 journalists from around of the world
- Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need
The session dates are:
- Fall 2010: August 28 – December 11, 2010
- Spring 2011: January – April, 2011
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of June 1, 2010 for Fall 2010; students are encourage to apply early for priority consideration in admissions decisions and internship placement. The early deadline for Spring 2011 is October 1, 2010. For more information and an online application, visit www.DCinternships.org/CS. Should you have any questions, please email Mary Connell at mconnell@tfas.org or call 1-800-741-6964.