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Semester in Washington Journalism Program
Learn more about the future media, journalism, radio, broadcast or print communication, public relations, politics, photo journalism, new media and more. We invite you to come Discover Yourself in DC!
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Professional Internships
The SIWJ program offers students from around the country the opportunity to spend a semester experiencing Washington, DC. You'll study at GWU's School of Media and Public Affairs while interning 4 days a week at well-known media outlets, gaining pieces for portfolios and earning course credit.
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Gain Experience
A new media age requires a new media education. This program is designed as a complement to traditional journalism and communication education, not as a substitute. Here you'll do more than explore, you will experience real-world journalism and media as it happens.
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Award Winning Opportunites
Summer 2008 SIWJ student Carrie Williams and her fellow NBC Interns won a student Emmy, making this program the only one of its kind to win such an amazing award. You could be next!
The Future of Journalism & Media
Regardless of where you have studied, you've probably asked yourself:
"Can I get a job in journalism or media after graduation?"
"Is the journalism industry in jeopardy?"
"Is this the right career for me? If it is, what can I do to make myself stand out?" In this program you'll discover answers to these questions and more. You may learn a little about yourself in the process.
News & Events
- Semester in Washington Visits Your Campus- Click here to see if we are coming to a campus near you this SPRING!
- SIWJ Wins an Emmy
- Now Accepting applications for FALL 2010
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Summer 2010
Semester Dates: May 24- July 30th 2010
EARLY BIRD Registration: MARCH 15- Waive your application fee
Application Deadline: April 15th 2010
Fall 2011
Semester Dates: August 30- December 10 2010
Application Deadline: July 15 2010