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American Studies Program

Are you interested in the intersection of the gospel and contemporary American culture? Want to make a city your classroom?

The American Studies Program in Washington D.C. provides an internship in your desired field and seminar courses that enable meaningful discussion of what it means to be a committed Christian in a city that poses moral and ethical questions on a daily basis.

VISION
To provide an integrative, faith-based perspective among Washington's newest recruits, while equipping them with sound logic and merciful power.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ASP is interdisciplinary and encourages students of various majors to apply. To gain eligibility you must:

  • Be a junior or senior
  • Maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75
  • Possess a strong commitment to academics and Christianity

CREDITS
You will earn 16 credits for the program, split equally between an internship and a series of 3 seminars.

The internship areas include:

  • Federal government agencies
  • The Arts
  • Business and Economics
  • Communications and journalism
  • Education
  • Environment and Science
  • History
  • International Affairs
  • Law and Criminal Justice
  • Public Interest and Research Groups
  • Social Services

The three seminar units are:

  • Foundations – policy analysis and public involvement
  • Domestic – examining domestic policy
  • International policy – policy analysis on the global spectrum

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINES  

REGULAR ADMISSION:
All Gordon students applying to a BEST SEMESTER program must first submit an online seat application to participate in a Global Education program. Only after you have been approved by the Global Education Office for study abroad, may you proceed with the BEST SEMESTER's online application. Proceed to online seat application.
  • Seat applications for the fall semester must be submitted online by March 15. Interviews with the Global Education Office must be conducted by that same date. 
  • Seat applications for spring semester must be submitted online by September 15. Interviews with the Global Education Office must be conducted by that same date.

After you've been approved by the Global Education Office proceed with the BEST SEMESTER's application. Deadlines are:

  • Fall Semester: April 1
  • Spring Semester: October 1

EARLY ADMISSION: If you wish to apply early admission to the American Studies Program, then the deadlines are as follows:

  • Seat applications for the fall semester-EARLY ADMISSION must be submitted online by January 15. Interviews with the Global Education Office must be conducted by that same date.
  • Seat applications for spring semester-EARLY ADMISSION must be submitted online by April 15. Interviews with the Global Education Office must be conducted by that same date.

After you've been approved by the Global Education Office, you may proceed with the BEST SEMESTER's application. The BEST SEMESTER's early admission deadlines are:

  • Fall Semester: February 1
  • Spring Semester: May 1

COST
The cost is generally equal to a semester at Gordon and includes:

  • Tuition for 16–17 hours of credit
  • Room**
  • Laundry facilities (detergent at own expense)
  • Community meals (approx. one each week)
  • Occasional outings

**Please note that board is NOT included by the Best Semester and you will not be billed for board by Gordon. 

Additional anticipated expenses:

  • Travel to and from Washington, DC
  • $100 security deposit (refundable; collected upon arrival)
  • Meals (approx. $80 per week)
  • Textbooks (approx. $150)
  • Local transportation (varies based on internship location; approx. $20–50/week)
  • Personal medical expenses, if incurred
  • Personal discretionary expenses (approx. $45–90 per week)

CONTACT
For further information please contact:

The Global Education Office
p: 978.867.4399

Apply to participate in Global Education Programs with the Online Seat Application.

After being approved for participation you may apply to the American Studies Program.