Washington, D.C. Program
"Studying in D.C. was an opportunity of a lifetime. The
experience brought what we learn in the classroom alive. Not only
do I now have a better grasp on what career path I want to choose,
but have also made connections and built relationships to help me
achieve my goals. The Washington program has something for
everyone, whether you are interested in politics or not, you would
be amazed at all of the exciting possibilities."
Allison Hines '06
Staff Assistant
Office of Rep. Doug Lamborn
One of the most vibrant and intellectually stimulating cities in
the world, Washington, D.C., exposes journalism students to the
intensity of high-level press conferences and media coverage of
politics, policy and international affairs as well as immerses
students in the rich historical, artistic and cultural tradition of
the nation's capital city. When it comes to providing journalism
students with career-building internships, no other venue quite
compares with Washington, D.C. That's why the School of Journalism
actively participates in Butler's Washington, D.C., Semester Intern
Program.
Students who enter the program are able to earn up to 20 Butler
University credits through a combination of on-site seminars and
their internships. D.C. seminars meet one weekend a month and
usually focus on a topic that is applicable to the political,
cultural and historic environment of Washington, D.C. Past seminars
include: The World after 9/11, Rhetoric of the Presidential
Campaign, International Sport Marketing and U.S.-Russian Relations
in a New Era.
Internships are tailored to the academic and career interests of
each individual student. Journalism students have completed
internships at: ABC, Food and Drug Administration, Fox News, MSNBC
(Chris Matthew's Hardball program), National Geographic Magazine,
offices of members of Congress, The Smithsonian's National Air and
Space Museum and The Smithsonian Associates, and The White House
(Public Affairs).
For more information: Butler's
Washington Learning Program.