Political Science
American University Washington Semester, Washington, D.C. (Open to all majors)
Washington Semester is a program of American University in Washington, DC, in which students live and study at the Tenley Campus. Students have the opportunity to serve in internships in thirteen different tracks including national politics, foreign policy, economic policy and justice, journalism, and a number of other fields. Participants come from over 200 affiliated colleges and universities in the U.S. and from 28 international institutions. A limited number of Westmont students will be nominated for consideration for the program each semester. Homepage
American University AU Abroad, Brussels, Belgium (Open to Political Science majors/minors who have taken POL-122: European Politics only)
Located in the heart of Western Europe, and head of the world’s largest single market with a single currency, the euro, Brussels plays host to some of the most important organizations in the world. Now, through American University’s European Union Semester in Brussels, you can earn undergraduate credit and gain valuable work experience in the political center of the EU. Theory combines with practical experience during your study in Brussels. In your internship and unique seminar classes, you frequently meet with and talk to practitioners and policymakers from the EU, NATO, and the international community of Brussels. These leaders share with you their insider perspectives on how the EU is shaping Europe politically and economically. Homepage
American Studies Program, Washington, D.C. (CCCU bestsemester.com) (Open to all majors)
During their semester in Washington, DC, junior and senior students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field and interact with decision-makers while studying in interdisciplinary seminars focused on domestic and international public policy and the foundations for policy analysis and public involvement. Washington experts serve as guest speakers. Students spend 20-25 hours a week in internships designed to complement their career interests, which include work in congressional offices, federal government agencies, law offices, public interest and research groups, social services, NGOs, grassroots organizations, media, the arts, and more. The program requires a minimum 2.75 GPA. Homepage
Middle East Studies Program, Cairo, Egypt (CCCU bestsemester.com) (Open to all majors)
Students study Middle Eastern cultures, religions, and conflicts from within the complex world of the modern Middle East. Interdisciplinary seminars explore the diverse religious, social, cultural, and political traditions of the region. In addition, students study Arabic language and work as volunteers with various organizations in Cairo. Through travel to Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Turkey, students are exposed to the diversity and dynamism of the Middle East. The program seeks to encourage and equip students to relate to the Muslim world in an informed, constructive, and Christ-centered manner at a time of tension and change. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required. Homepage