USF in DC

USF in DC is a semester-long program in Washington

D.C. that integrates a full-time internship with relevant

coursework taught by USF faculty and University of

California Washington Program (UC DC) faculty.

Participants can choose from a range of elective

courses and internship opportunities that meet their

interests and skill sets. Students will spend their

semester engaging with peers from across the country

in the heart of the capital, where they will live, learn,

and explore all that DC has to offer.

Program HighlightsWhile in DC

Students will experience first-hand the culture and politics of Washington DC while exploring the theory and practice of ethical public service by taking academically rigorous courses, connecting with influential policy makers and members of the media, engaging in transformational internships, and taking advantage of civic engagement opportunities.

Coursework

Students will complete academic coursework as offered through University of California Washington Program (UC DC) faculty, and enroll in the core seminar led by Professor Ken Goldstein. Participating students take up to 16 units: 4 unit internship, 4 unit research seminar, 4 unit special topics seminar, and 4 unit elective. Students also satisfy the Core Curriculum service-learning requirement through USF in DC.

Sample Electives

Students may take courses on the following topics:

American National Politics, Political Journalism and Media, Campaign Politics, US Foreign Policy, Middle East Studies, International Law and Policy, Consumers and Public Health, Sustainability & Environment, International Relations, Washington Ethics, and more.

Internship Program

Students benefit from participating in full-time internships meant to hone their professional skills, extend their academic knowledge into real-world applications, and immerse them in the unique political and social culture of Washington DC.

Past Student Internship Placements>> Immigration Equality

>> Congressional committees

>> Members of Congress

>> White House Offices

>> Federal Agencies

>> Human Rights Watch

>> Common Cause

>> Sierra Club

>> CBS News

HousingMcCarthy Center staff will assist in securing housing for program participants.

ApplicationApply online at www.usfca.edu/mccarthycenter

CostStudents enrolled in USF in DC pay USF tuition and applicable student fees, as they would while attending classes at the main campus in San Francisco. Financial aid packages may cover some costs. See McCarthy Center staff for more details. Note: Students are responsible for securing their own travel arrangements.

A USF politics faculty member based fulltime in Washington, D.C., Professor Ken Goldstein came to USF after serving as a full

professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of two books and over 30 refereed journal articles and book chapters. He has worked for the CBS News Election and Survey Unit, consulted for CBS News, and CNN. Professor Goldstein is currently a consultant for the ABC News elections unit and a member of their election night decision team.

more STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

“The program allowed me

to apply the knowledge

received in the

classrooms at USF and

see how laws and theories

in writing translate into

their implementation.”

—Politics Major ’13

“Working inside the Capitol is

an incredible experience. This

internship in Senator Harry

Reid’s office has been such a

great learning experience that

I wish I worked five days

a week!”

— International Economics Major, ’13

“I have just finished a

project researching the complex

issues of gentrification and

segregation affecting DC. I

have seen the beauty of my

capital city and the terrible

failures of my capital city

during my four months here.”

— International Studies Major, ’13

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

About the University of San Francisco The core mission of the University of San Francisco is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The university offers undergraduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others. The university draws from the cultural, intellectual, and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs.

For USF in DC program information, please contact: Leo T. McCarthy CenterUniversity of San Francisco2130 Fulton StreetMasonic 102-110San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

(415) 422-5662mccarthycenter@usfca.eduwww.usfca.edu/centers/mccarthy

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