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Dickinson in D.C.

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES

In partnership with Lutheran College Washington Semester (LCWS) Consortium, the Dickinson in DC program offers a semester internship experience for students to connect the global issues they have learned in the classroom to practical and local situations in the workplace. These connections take place in the epicenter of our nation, Washington, DC, where policy, advocacy, technology, the arts, media, and foreign relations all meet.

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The Dickinson in D.C. program utilizes Dickinson’s partnership with the Lutheran College Washington Semester (LCWS) Consortium to offer credit-bearing internships that support an array of academic and career interests.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Internships provide students with concrete, real-world professional experiencl
Independent study with a Dickinson faculty member to incorporate their internship learning into their academic major
Courses offered in a variety of subjects

ACADEMICS

LCWS's onsite staff works to match participants with industry-leading internship partners across the Washington, D.C. metro area. Students intern for four full days a week, providing students with concrete, real-world professional experience. Students will also enroll in a two credit independent study with a Dickinson faculty member to incorporate their internship learning into their academic major, as well as two one-credit LCWS courses in a variety of subject areas, including the Arts, History, Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Law, Political Science, International Relations, and more.

Students earn 4 Dickinson credits through participation in the Dickinson in DC program. Students will enroll in the following courses:

Two 1-credit LCWS seminars
One 2-credit Independent Study (500) with a Dickinson faculty member within the student’s major/department

ACADEMIC EXCURSIONS

Field trips and events are offered throughout the semseter to engage students in D.C. culture, arts, politics, social justice, science and technology, communication, leadership, history, and community engagement.

HOUSING AND MEALS

Students live in fully-furnished two bedroom/two bathroom apartments located in the Avalon Courthouse Place in Arlington, VA. Avalon is located across Key Bridge from Georgetown, and just two blocks from the Courthouse Metro Station, providing students with easy access to all areas of Washington, D.C.

Students prepare their own meals, typically with their roommates or in groups and receive a board credit to cover the cost of meals, groceries and kitchenware.

STAFF

Students are supported by LCWS on-site staff throughout the semester. The Dickinson internship advisor is Amity Fox, Dean & Director of Internships and Fellowships.

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TERM DATES

Fall, Spring

Fall: Early September to mid-December. Applications are due by February 15.

Spring: Mid-January to late April. Applications are due by September 15.

EXPECTATIONS

2.8 GPA

Students must have a declared major at the time of application.

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Students are supported by LCWS on-site staff throughout the semester.

The Dickinson Internship Advisor is Dean & Director of Internships and Fellowships:
Amity Fox
foxa@dickinson.edu

Majors with Dickinson in Washington D.C. Program

American Studies
Economics
History
International Business and Management
International Studies
Internships
Law and Policy
Policy Studies
Political Science
Security Studies

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Non-Dickinson Student Information

This program is not currently open for non-Dickinson students. Check our list of available programs here.

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