Law, Legislation & Politics

Investigate theories of social behavior as they impact the creation and enforcement of laws as well as the influence of laws on our social structure. Deepen your understanding of the evolution of legal institutions within the broader context of societal changes. Throughout the semester, Georgetown faculty and visiting thought leaders will help broaden your perspective on various topical concerns, such as the following: Juvenile Justice, The Jury System, The Federal Judiciary, Racial Profiling, Mandatory Sentencing, The Patriot Act.

Politics & Public Policy

Gain exclusive access to the past, present and future of politics. You will gain a substantial understanding of the complex elements shaping today’s dynamic political landscape. In the classroom and on Capitol Hill, you will meet with key legislative staff, policy makers, federal agents, White House personnel and the elected officials who fuel America’s political engine.

Religion & Political Culture

Religion and politics blend naturally at Georgetown University, an institution renowned for developing leaders in the very seat of democracy. Guided by the brightest minds in religious and political theory, you’ll closely examine religion’s influence on policy making—past and present. Through your internship you’ll have an exceptional opportunity to get involved with a lobbying firm or religious interest group, see government in action with elected officials or support policy experts in their research. Seminars led by Georgetown’s esteemed faculty followed by small group discussions will give you further insights into the influential role of religion in American politics.

International Relations

The world comes to you at Georgetown—the first university in America to develop a school focused solely on international affairs. Today, staff and students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries enrich life and broaden perspectives across our campus. You’ll also be just blocks away from more than 140 embassies and countless ambassadors. During your time here, you will improve yourself and learn to improve the world. Leaders from the public and private sectors will regularly engage you in lively discussions regarding the latest world headlines ranging from the threats of rogue states to nuclear proliferation, the continued struggle to combat genocide, and the daily impact of international trade on domestic economies.

International Commerce & Trade

The changes in the global political, economic and cultural environments have created many new market opportunities for business and challenge the way that firms compete in the world’s marketplace both in the present and future. Whether it’s in the classroom with Georgetown faculty or with Washington, DC area business leaders, you will gain valuable insights that will carry you through your personal, academic and professional career. You will be provided a comprehensive and up to date overview of international business and institutions involved in the process. Topics covered include the nature and characteristics of international business, globalization, international trade, environmental issues, strategy and structure of multinational corporations, problems of foreign direct investments, conflicts between host countries and multinational corporations, effects of multinational corporations on the economy and career issues in international business.

Journalism, Politics & the Media

Immerse yourself in the city where journalism, politics and media intersect. At Georgetown you will have the opportunity to work with those involved in forming laws and policy and learn and to analyze the current political events that shape our democracy. Through an internship and course study, you will see first-hand the role played by journalists and the news media in setting the agenda for public debate, the ways that television and film craft narratives that give meaning to our lives and the political changes that are affected by the media. During your time in Washington, DC you will benefit from access to the nation’s capital and working in the center of U.S. politics.

Choose from Spring, Summer or Fall semesters. Semester in Washington students pay Georgetown University’s full-time undergraduate tuition (per semester). For tuition rates and more information, please visit: Georgetown University - Semester in Washington DC Program