Washington D.C. Professional Program
- Fall Semester: August 20 - November 30 (tentative)
- Summer Semester: May 14 - August 3
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About the Washington DC Program
The Missouri School of Journalism's Washington Program offers both undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to spend a semester in one of the media and political world capitals. Washington D.C. is a city of neighborhoods. It boasts a robust public transportation system, anchored by the Metro. Getting around the city is quite easy, and students will interact with other interns and young professionals from around the U.S. and the world. The vibe of Washington is young and purposed. From the imposing government buildings dotting the Hill, to the cobblestone streets and high-end boutiques of Georgetown, Washington truly is a fascinating city. Students will discover its first-rate restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, museums, and dialog. Washington Program Directors Wes Pippert Barbara Cochran |
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Aside from living in one of the most vibrant and active cities in the United States, students will pursue a specialized project related to journalism. They will have the opportunity to work with media professionals and develop a network of colleagues. Additionally, students will participate in a journalism course instructed by and onsite professor from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. This course will include lectures from journalists working in Washington at various outlets.
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New Summer Washington Experience. Work in the Capital During an Election Year!
Primarily for undergraduate students, we will open the Washington program for the summer session beginning Summer 2012. As with semester programs, students will work 30 hours per week at an internship and enroll in a journalism course with the Washington program director. Students will earn a total of nine upper-level journalism elective credit hours.
Students interested in applying for the summer program should attend the information session with program director Barbara Cochran on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m.
Special Summer 2012 Pricing
Primarily for undergraduate students, we will open the Washington program for the summer session beginning Summer 2012. As with semester programs, students will work 30 hours per week at an internship and enroll in a journalism course with the Washington program director. Students will earn a total of nine upper-level journalism elective credit hours.
Students interested in applying for the summer program should attend the information session with program director Barbara Cochran on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m.
Special Summer 2012 Pricing
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Program cost:....................... $1,500.00
Approximate housing:.......... $2,500.00 MO Resident Tuition:.............$2,354.40* MU Study Abroad Fee:.................$75.00 Total In-State:........................$6,429.40 |
Program cost:....................... $1,500.00
Approximate housing:.......... $2,500.00 MO Resident Tuition:.............$3,838.50* MU Study Abroad Fee:.................$75.00 Total Non-Resident:...............$7,913.50 |
(*Based on 2011 Summer tuition rates. Students should also account for personal expenses and transportation to/from Washington.)
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Professional Experience
Undergraduate:
For undergraduate students, there is no set timeline for applying and securing an internship in a professional media outlet, but it is best to start as early as possible (ideally during the preceding semester) as many D.C. media outlets fill their placements early. Applicants should compose a well-constructed resume and cover letter for use in the internship application process. Students should also consider securing academic and professional references to include with their internship applications. Applicants should begin to identify the companies/outlets in which they would like to intern, as soon as possible. Most often, internship information will be available online through the Human Resources Offices of the outlets at which a student may be interested in securing work. This is a vital step in determining timelines and deadlines for internship applications.
Graduate:
Graduate students will undertake a professional project in Washington D.C. for the length of the program. Applicants are ultimately responsible for securing their workplace but can refer to a database of previous students' Washington-based sites available at the Missouri School of Journalism library. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Study Abroad Office for further instructions. There is no set timeline for applying and securing a position in a professional media outlet, but it is best to start as early as possible (ideally during the preceding semester) as many D.C. media outlets fill their placements early. Applicants should begin to identify the companies/outlets in which they would like to work, as soon as possible.
Eligibility
Undergraduate:
Undergraduate applicants must be a junior, senior or graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism. Undergraduates must evidence a minimum of 3.0 GPA, and have completed the first course in their sequence in order to be considered for admission to an internship program.
Graduate:
Graduate students must meet the eligibility requirements of the Graduate Studies Office, and be accepted into their program.
Course Credit
Graduate Students:
Graduate students will earn nine credits for JOURN 8190 Area Problem in Journalism and three credits for JOURN 8185 Area Seminar in Journalism. Graduate students should plan to visit with their adviser early in their graduate program to ensure that a one-hour preliminary course can be taken in a semester prior to their term in Washington. This assists students in making plans for their Washington experience by selecting a research topic and negotiating a site for their professional project. During the Washington Program semester graduate students will receive 12 credit hours through successful completion of JOURN 8185 Area Seminar and JOURN 8190 Area Problem. The Washington Program application form for graduate students is available online or from the Graduate Studies office.
Undergraduate:
Undergraduate applicants must be a junior, senior or graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism. Undergraduates must evidence a minimum of 3.0 GPA, and have completed the first course in their sequence in order to be considered for admission to an internship program.
Graduate:
Graduate students must meet the eligibility requirements of the Graduate Studies Office, and be accepted into their program.
Course Credit
Graduate Students:
Graduate students will earn nine credits for JOURN 8190 Area Problem in Journalism and three credits for JOURN 8185 Area Seminar in Journalism. Graduate students should plan to visit with their adviser early in their graduate program to ensure that a one-hour preliminary course can be taken in a semester prior to their term in Washington. This assists students in making plans for their Washington experience by selecting a research topic and negotiating a site for their professional project. During the Washington Program semester graduate students will receive 12 credit hours through successful completion of JOURN 8185 Area Seminar and JOURN 8190 Area Problem. The Washington Program application form for graduate students is available online or from the Graduate Studies office.
- The professional project is a participant's day-to-day job. Students will work 30 hours a week, or four full days.
- The weekly Friday seminars are an important part of the program. Designed to help students better understand the federal establishment, they are given by Washington insiders. Sample seminars have included discussions with legislative specialists, lobbyists and bureau chiefs. An end-of-the-semester luncheon is scheduled with Helen Thomas, the dean of White House correspondents.
- All graduate students are required to write a research paper. This assignment, which includes a literature review and end notes, provides a theoretical framework to enhance the hands-on experience gained through their professional project. Sample paper topics include crisis management, handbooks for covering federal agencies and government issues, freelancing, ethics, handling anonymous sources.
Undergraduate:
Undergraduate students will earn nine hours of journalism elective course credit and three hours of non-journalism credit.
Costs
Undergraduate:
The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, and oftentimes housing, or other program-related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.The fee for this program includes housing accommodations, access to office space at the National Press Building, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (12 credits). In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee of $75 for MU orientation, administration, and assistance. Other expenses you will want to consider include airfare, meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad a part of your college experience.
Undergraduate students will earn nine hours of journalism elective course credit and three hours of non-journalism credit.
- The professional project (upper-level journalism credit) will be integrated into your coursework for JOURN 4940 and JOURN 4350. Students will work 30 hours per week.
- The weekly Friday seminars (JOURN 4198) are an important part of the program. Designed to help students better understand the federal establishment, they are given by Washington insiders. Sample seminars have included discussions with legislative specialists, lobbyists and bureau chiefs. An end-of-the-semester luncheon is scheduled with Helen Thomas, the dean of White House correspondents.
- Students must also select an approved non-journalism course to be completed online during the course of the semester.
Costs
Undergraduate:
The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, and oftentimes housing, or other program-related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.The fee for this program includes housing accommodations, access to office space at the National Press Building, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (12 credits). In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee of $75 for MU orientation, administration, and assistance. Other expenses you will want to consider include airfare, meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad a part of your college experience.
Estimated Program Costs for Undergraduates:
Total Program Cost Estimate:
Resident: $11,188.21 Non-Resident: $16,306.21
Costs on MU Bill:
Resident: $11,188.21 Non-Resident: $16,306.21
Costs on MU Bill:
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Missouri Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$4,850 Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$4,013.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 Total Cost for Missouri Resident....................................$8,938.21 |
Missouri Non-Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$4,850 Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$9,131.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 Total Cost for Missouri Non-Resident..........................$14,056.21 |
Personal Cost Estimates:
Roundtrip Airfare...........................$350
Housing.........................................Included
Meals and Transportation..............$1,900
Total Additional Expenses...............$2,250 **This cost table reflects approximate housing costs. Students should expect slight changes.
Roundtrip Airfare...........................$350
Housing.........................................Included
Meals and Transportation..............$1,900
Total Additional Expenses...............$2,250 **This cost table reflects approximate housing costs. Students should expect slight changes.
Costs
Graduate:The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, and oftentimes housing, or other program-related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.Graduate students receiving scholarships from the Missouri School of Journalism are required to enroll in the program that provides housing. The fee for this program includes housing accommodations, access to office space at the National Press Building, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (12 credits). In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee of $75 for MU orientation, administration, and assistance. Other expenses you will want to consider include airfare, meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad a part of your college experience.
Graduate:The Missouri School of Journalism attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, and oftentimes housing, or other program-related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.Graduate students receiving scholarships from the Missouri School of Journalism are required to enroll in the program that provides housing. The fee for this program includes housing accommodations, access to office space at the National Press Building, and on-site assistance by a professor. You will also be billed MU educational fees (12 credits). In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee of $75 for MU orientation, administration, and assistance. Other expenses you will want to consider include airfare, meals, local transportation and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad a part of your college experience.
Estimated Program Costs for Graduate Students:
Estimated Program Costs with Housing OptionMissouri Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$4,850 Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$4,794.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 Total Cost for Missouri Resident....................................$9,719.41 Missouri Non-Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$4,850 Tuition and Educational Fees..................................$10,996 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 Total Cost for Missouri Resident...................................$15,921 Housing................................................................. Included |
Estimated Program Costs without Housing OptionMissouri Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$1,500 Tuition and Educational Fees....................................$4,794.21 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 Total Cost for Missouri Resident....................................$6,369.41 Missouri Non-Resident (based on 12 credit hours):
Program Fee..............................................................$4,850 Tuition and Educational Fees..................................$10,996 For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website. MU Study Abroad Fee......................................................$75 Total Cost for Missouri Non-Resident..........................$12,571 Housing................................................................... $8,000 |
Personal Cost Estimates:
Roundtrip Airfare...........................$350
Meals and Transportation..............$1,900
Total Additional Expenses...............$2,250
Roundtrip Airfare...........................$350
Meals and Transportation..............$1,900
Total Additional Expenses...............$2,250
Financial Aid
The financial aid awarded for classes at MU is typically applicable to study abroad. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Students should meet with an advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.The School of Journalism offers scholarships each semester. Applications should be completed as part of the complete study abroad application process. Students can apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union).
Housing
Student housing is provided through this program. All undergraduate students, and all graduate students who are awarded scholarships are required to live in program housing. Housing is located in approved areas within the Washington D.C. metro area. It is within close proximity to Metro access, and provides housewares, bedding, and wi-fi. All utilities are included.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
The financial aid awarded for classes at MU is typically applicable to study abroad. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Students should meet with an advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.The School of Journalism offers scholarships each semester. Applications should be completed as part of the complete study abroad application process. Students can apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union).
Housing
Student housing is provided through this program. All undergraduate students, and all graduate students who are awarded scholarships are required to live in program housing. Housing is located in approved areas within the Washington D.C. metro area. It is within close proximity to Metro access, and provides housewares, bedding, and wi-fi. All utilities are included.
For information on how to apply for this program, please click here.
Contact MU Journalism Abroad
