Academics

Overview

Students are afforded the opportunity to learn about politics and economics in both the classroom and through internships

All participants are enrolled at Georgetown University, Washington's leading institution of higher learning, where they can earn either six or nine credit hours.

Academic study is focused on current public policy issues, political trends and the economics of the free market system.

The institute is an intense academic program with two mandatory courses as well as the optional internship seminar that allows students to earn credit for the internship and focuses on leadership development and career building activities.

The Judd Lecture Series is also a part of the course curriculum. Through this unique weekly series, students hear from internationally-recognized economists and foreign policy experts who discuss topics such as U.S. policy towards China, conflict and resolution in the Middle East, the future of democracy in Africa and the lasting effects of communism.

The curriculum is comprised of the following three courses:

Comparative Economic Systems
(3 credits) ECON 257
(Prerequisite of 3 credits of undergraduate micro or macroeconomics required)

The Transformation of American Politics
(3 credits) GOVT 230
OR
U.S. Foreign Policy
(3 credits) GOVT 384

Public Policy Internship Seminar
Optional Course
(3 credits) GOVT 241

Classes are approximately ten hours a week.

Summer 2008 Schedule (Subject to Change for Summer 2009):
Monday
5:00 - 6:30pm - Internship Seminar Section A (June 9 - July 28)
7:00 - 8:30pm - Internship Seminar Section B (June 9 - July 28)

Tuesday
6:00 - 9:00pm - Comparative Economic Systems (June 9 - July 3)
6:00 - 9:00pm - Transformation of American Politics/US Foreign Policy ( July 8 - 28)

Wednesday
7:30 - 9:00pm - The Judd Lecture Series (June 9 - July 28)

Thursday
6:00 - 9:00pm - Comparative Economic Systems (June 9 - July 3)
6:00 - 9:00pm - Transformation of American Politics/ US Foreign Policy (July 8 - 28)

Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm - Comparative Economic Systems (June 9 - July 3)
9:00 am - 12:00pm - Transformation of American Politics/ US Foreign Policy (July 8 - 28)

“The Fund has given me great opportunities that I would love to share with others. Not only does it offer a solid education, but it also gives students real life experiences in the workplace. I can not think of anything better.”
Erica Hess
Emory and Henry College
Intern, The Federalist Society