Washington, D.C. Program
"Interning at NPR gave me the chance to work alongside
professional journalists. Working at the Social Media Desk, I was
at the forefront of how new technologies are shaping journalism.
The entire DC experience helped me build a strong base of friends,
connections and colleagues."
Megan Biallas '10
Communications Assistant, Fight Crime: Invest in
Kids; Multimedia Editor (2009-10) The Butler Collegian;
Co-founder Butler Chapter of SPJ
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 internship experience
and on-site seminars. Journalism majors have completed internships
at National Geographic
Magazine, National Public
Radio, C-SPAN, The Hill congressional newspaper,
offices of members of Congress, The White House communications
office, MSNBC, Fox News, The Smithsonian and The Newseum.
For more information: Butler's Washington Learning
Program.