Washington Semester

The Washington Semester brings students from across the nation and the world to study at American University, Washington, D.C. 

Among the semester programs offered are:

• American Politics
• Economic Policy
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Transforming Communities (Urban Social Change)
• International Business & Trade
• International Environment & Development
• Journalism Semester (Print and Broadcast Media)
• Justice - Criminal Justice Oriented
• Peace & Conflict Resolution
• Public Law

Students undertake a full semester of work--
much of it combining field work and research resources in the D.C. area with seminar-oriented classes.  In addition, all students undertake a part-time internship in the governmental or private sector that relates to the focus of the program.  Four courses (16 credits) are given for the semester, and the credits are transferred back to UST.

Since the University of St. Thomas is affiliated
with the Washington Semester program, UST students with financial aid packages may, in most instances, apply these toward the cost of the program.  In addition, the Washington Semester has a limited number of partial scholarships for nominees who wish to apply for financial aid in order to be able to attend.  Costs are higher than a semester at UST.

For more information contact Dr. Steven M. Hoffman,
the UST Washington Semester faculty representative

Office:  JRC 403 
651-962-5723
smhoffman@stthomas.edu .