Washington Semester, American University

Study in the heart of our nation's capital

You will combine classroom work with practical experience to gain a better understanding of American government or a specific public policy area. Each program consists of an 8-credit seminar that meets 3 days a week, a 4-credit internship that you will participate in two days a week, and either a 4-credit research project or a 3-credit elective course taken at American University.  The Washington Semester Program includes several concentrations for which Washington, DC provides a unique perspective. Students from across the country and around the world come to American University for programs that feature seminars with key figures in the fields of American Politics; Foreign Policy; Global Economics and Business; International Law and Organizations; Journalism and New Media; Justice and Law; Peace and Conflict Resolution; Religion, Politics, Peace, and Security; Sustainable Development; and Transforming Communities.