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Event Description

The Washington, D.C., Program is a part of the curriculum of the Department of Government, which also includes concentrations in World Politics and Public Policy (the latter two being interdisciplinary). The department staffs the program with a full-time member of its faculty as director, who resides in Washington for the duration of the program. The director designates the theme of the program and its general syllabus, schedules speakers and excursions, and organizes other activities.

Twelve students live and work in Washington in a variety of internships including all three branches of government, think tanks, NGOs, non-profits, and lobbying and consulting firms. The students receive four credits based on two substantive classes taught by Erica DeBruin, Government Department, resident director of the Program, and independent project, and the internship.