Washington D.C. Program
Study in Washington D.C.
Our nation’s capital is the perfect place for all students studying communication to explore the intersection between politics and communication
Studying in Washington D.C gives communication students the opportunity to explore the role communication plays in politics, news, lobbying, public relations, advocacy and other fields.Washington D.C provides students with special educational opportunities that no other location can replicate. Take advantage of our amazing educational opportunity. Most colleges can’t compete with this program.
Application for Spring Semester by September 15th
Loyola's semester in Washington D.C. program is open to all Loyola undergraduate students with at least a junior standing. Students will maintain full-time status and be placed in a variety of internships from government, nonprofit, and international offices and organizations. The program runs only during the fall and spring semesters. All courses are taught by Loyola faculty. Students are housed in and take Loyola classes at the Washington Intern Student Housing.
For more information, check out our frequently asked questions or contact the program director, Susan Dimock.
Benefits of the program
- Gain valuable professional experience and earn course credit while serving four days a week as a student intern in a host office in Washington, D.C.
- Enroll as a full-time student in classes taught by Loyola faculty.
- Experience life for an entire semester in the unique setting that is our nation’s capital: Washington, D.C.
- Create new relationships that can help you with your career post graduation.
Loyola students have interned with:
- Senators (Duckworth, Cantwell, Durbin, Baldwin) and Representatives (Quigley, Vargas, Davis)
- Advocacy Organizations: National Women's Law Center, Public Citizen, Rock the Vote, Human Rights Campaign
- Government Affairs Firms: Venn Strategies, Monument Advocacy
- Nonprofits: Sound Off, Hope Now, Reading is Fundamental, Meridian International
- Think Tanks: Brookings, Institute for the Study of War
- Media Organizations: CSPAN
- Industry Organizations: Go Rail, PhRMA
- Government and the Courts: Commerce, State Department, Federal Judicial Center
| Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internship practicum | Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
6 credits |
| Core Internship Seminar taught by the program director, Susan Dimock | Every Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
3 credits |
| Two additional courses | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
6 credits |
| TOTAL | 15 credits | |
| Tuition & Fees |
|---|
| Tuition (15 credits): Students pay the tuition listed for their LUC home college & entering year |
| Housing Fee (estimated): $4,540 (does not include food) |
| Program Fee: $1,000 |
Study in Washington D.C.
Our nation’s capital is the perfect place for all students studying communication to explore the intersection between politics and communication
Studying in Washington D.C gives communication students the opportunity to explore the role communication plays in politics, news, lobbying, public relations, advocacy and other fields.Washington D.C provides students with special educational opportunities that no other location can replicate. Take advantage of our amazing educational opportunity. Most colleges can’t compete with this program.
Application for Spring Semester by September 15th
Loyola's semester in Washington D.C. program is open to all Loyola undergraduate students with at least a junior standing. Students will maintain full-time status and be placed in a variety of internships from government, nonprofit, and international offices and organizations. The program runs only during the fall and spring semesters. All courses are taught by Loyola faculty. Students are housed in and take Loyola classes at the Washington Intern Student Housing.
For more information, check out our frequently asked questions or contact the program director, Susan Dimock.
Benefits of the program
- Gain valuable professional experience and earn course credit while serving four days a week as a student intern in a host office in Washington, D.C.
- Enroll as a full-time student in classes taught by Loyola faculty.
- Experience life for an entire semester in the unique setting that is our nation’s capital: Washington, D.C.
- Create new relationships that can help you with your career post graduation.
Loyola students have interned with:
- Senators (Duckworth, Cantwell, Durbin, Baldwin) and Representatives (Quigley, Vargas, Davis)
- Advocacy Organizations: National Women's Law Center, Public Citizen, Rock the Vote, Human Rights Campaign
- Government Affairs Firms: Venn Strategies, Monument Advocacy
- Nonprofits: Sound Off, Hope Now, Reading is Fundamental, Meridian International
- Think Tanks: Brookings, Institute for the Study of War
- Media Organizations: CSPAN
- Industry Organizations: Go Rail, PhRMA
- Government and the Courts: Commerce, State Department, Federal Judicial Center