Washington, D.C., Internship Program
Faculty Program Director: Alison Young
Summer Semester: Lawan Hamilton
For more than 50 years, the Missouri School of Journalism’s Washington Program has offered students the opportunity to spend a transformative semester (spring, summer or fall) working and learning in the nation’s capital. Students earn course credit and gain valuable professional experience and networking opportunities that will give them a competitive edge when they enter the job market.
While an interest in politics and government is an obvious draw for many of the news and strategic communication students who come here, professional internship opportunities in Washington can involve so much more.
There’s big news here covering environment and energy, consumer issues, education and health policy, legal issues, agriculture, the arts, foreign affairs, business and regulation, the military and the list goes on and on.
For students seeking experience in strategic communication, internship opportunities abound. Think about the issues you are passionate about. There’s probably an association, advocacy group, think tank, consulting firm or government agency based in Washington working on those same issues. These groups are concentrated here because Washington is a city built on messaging and communications – to Congress, to federal agencies, to the states, the nation and the world.
Indeed, the District of Columbia has the highest concentration of public relations specialists in the country – and those who work here are also better paid than in other big cities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether your focus is news or communications, a semester in Washington will give you an experience that will help shape your future career. You will live in one of the world’s most beautiful – and easy to navigate – big cities. And you will be here with the support of the Missouri School of Journalism and resident staff who have spent much of their careers living and working in Washington.
For application and scholarship deadlines see our Application Instructions page.
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Summer Semester: Lawan Hamilton
For more than 50 years, the Missouri School of Journalism’s Washington Program has offered students the opportunity to spend a transformative semester (spring, summer or fall) working and learning in the nation’s capital. Students earn course credit and gain valuable professional experience and networking opportunities that will give them a competitive edge when they enter the job market.
While an interest in politics and government is an obvious draw for many of the news and strategic communication students who come here, professional internship opportunities in Washington can involve so much more.
There’s big news here covering environment and energy, consumer issues, education and health policy, legal issues, agriculture, the arts, foreign affairs, business and regulation, the military and the list goes on and on.
For students seeking experience in strategic communication, internship opportunities abound. Think about the issues you are passionate about. There’s probably an association, advocacy group, think tank, consulting firm or government agency based in Washington working on those same issues. These groups are concentrated here because Washington is a city built on messaging and communications – to Congress, to federal agencies, to the states, the nation and the world.
Indeed, the District of Columbia has the highest concentration of public relations specialists in the country – and those who work here are also better paid than in other big cities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether your focus is news or communications, a semester in Washington will give you an experience that will help shape your future career. You will live in one of the world’s most beautiful – and easy to navigate – big cities. And you will be here with the support of the Missouri School of Journalism and resident staff who have spent much of their careers living and working in Washington.
For application and scholarship deadlines see our Application Instructions page.
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Washington is the nation’s capital. It’s an epicenter of world power. It’s where decisions are made every day that impact the lives of people across the country and around the globe.
To borrow a phrase from the musical Hamilton, Washington is “the room where it happens.”
Journalists and communicators here shape the course of our nation in ways large and small. You will be a part of that as you work in your internship – learning alongside top professionals in one of the most competitive media markets in the world.
As part of the Washington Program, you’ll attend small-group seminars giving you exclusive access to award-winning journalists and leading communications experts who will provide insights on how Washington works, how messages are shaped and how news is covered. The program is led by Washington Program director Alison Young, an investigative reporter who has spent much of her career in the nation’s capital examining the activities of federal agencies and their impact on people across the country.
You will have numerous opportunities to network in a city where networking is an art form. We’ll introduce you to local Missouri School of Journalism alumni at one of our new Mizzou Washington Journalism Meetup events. And you’ll have many other opportunities to grow your professional contacts, including at meetups regularly held by local chapters of groups like Investigative Reporters and Editors, ONA, the Association of Healthcare Journalists and others.
While building your professional skills you will be living in an amazing, walkable city filled with history, culture and world-class attractions. Enjoy the numerous free Smithsonian museums – including the Air and Space Museum, the Museum of American History and the African American History Museum. Stroll the monuments and memorials like locals do: At your leisure and when the tourists aren’t here. Check out the pandas at the National Zoo. It’s free too. Enjoy free concerts and arts events at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, the National Gallery of Art and other venues. Walk through beautiful historic neighborhoods – places like Capitol Hill, Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria and check out row houses, many built in the 1800s, and some of the remaining cobblestone streets.
To learn more:
To borrow a phrase from the musical Hamilton, Washington is “the room where it happens.”
Journalists and communicators here shape the course of our nation in ways large and small. You will be a part of that as you work in your internship – learning alongside top professionals in one of the most competitive media markets in the world.
As part of the Washington Program, you’ll attend small-group seminars giving you exclusive access to award-winning journalists and leading communications experts who will provide insights on how Washington works, how messages are shaped and how news is covered. The program is led by Washington Program director Alison Young, an investigative reporter who has spent much of her career in the nation’s capital examining the activities of federal agencies and their impact on people across the country.
You will have numerous opportunities to network in a city where networking is an art form. We’ll introduce you to local Missouri School of Journalism alumni at one of our new Mizzou Washington Journalism Meetup events. And you’ll have many other opportunities to grow your professional contacts, including at meetups regularly held by local chapters of groups like Investigative Reporters and Editors, ONA, the Association of Healthcare Journalists and others.
While building your professional skills you will be living in an amazing, walkable city filled with history, culture and world-class attractions. Enjoy the numerous free Smithsonian museums – including the Air and Space Museum, the Museum of American History and the African American History Museum. Stroll the monuments and memorials like locals do: At your leisure and when the tourists aren’t here. Check out the pandas at the National Zoo. It’s free too. Enjoy free concerts and arts events at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, the National Gallery of Art and other venues. Walk through beautiful historic neighborhoods – places like Capitol Hill, Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria and check out row houses, many built in the 1800s, and some of the remaining cobblestone streets.
To learn more:
Students are encouraged to pursue internships that further their goals and are in line with their individual journalism or strategic communication interests. Students are ultimately responsible for finding their own internships, but the following information should help guide you through that process.
STEP 1: Decide What You Want to Do
The first step to finding a great internship in Washington is to have a clear sense of what you want to do professionally. This means answering for yourself two key questions:
STEP 2: Prepare Your Materials
Applications should include a resume, cover letter and digital/online portfolio.
STEP 3: Find Opportunities
Success finding a great internship typically corresponds to how much effort you put into finding one. Here are some ideas for that:
Internship listings
Here is a list of places where internship opportunities are often found:
Other internship-related resources:
Search strategies
Washington-area companies offering internships
We have compiled a list of more than 200 organizations with a history of offering news and communication internships. The list includes information about the organization, where in the metro area they offer internships and links to where they often post internships. A link to this list is available by signing up for the Washington Program’s internship newsletter. Please remember: This list includes just some of the organizations offering internships here.
Washington Program internship listings newsletter
Mizzou students with a missouri.edu address can sign up to receive periodic emails with Washington journalism internship postings and other program-related information. Signing up for this newsletter also gets you access to an online compilation of previous internship newsletters, which provides an excellent starting point to see the types of internships available in the Washington area.
To qualify for academic credit in our program, the internship must:
Exceptions usually are not granted, but feel free to reach out to the program director if you have a specific question. Failure to work out any exceptions in advance of starting your internship is likely to result in a grade of U (Unsatisfactory) for the internship credits.
STEP 4: Apply
If a listing looks interesting and is a good fit for you, go ahead and apply. Apply to lots and lots of opportunities. Keep a master spreadsheet of the places you’ve applied, as well as the date you sent your application and any responses. You’ll need to send out a lot of applications, but it’s better to limit yourself to positions that actually align with your interests and skills. Hiring managers are trained to spot people who aren’t a good fit; so why waste that energy applying for the wrong opportunity? Don’t get discouraged if finding an internship takes longer than expected. Some students have applied to as many as 60 different companies before landing an internship. Be persistent, maintain a positive mindset, and cast a strategically wide net.
STEP 5: Follow Up
If you are super interested in a particular opportunity and a reasonable amount of time has passed, it’s perfectly appropriate to send a follow-up email reminding the hiring manager of your enthusiasm and updating them with any new work you have done. Keeping a master list of your applications will help you to know when it’s appropriate to follow up. If the internship listing says do not follow up, heed this warning. Remember the point of following up is not to be needy or to assuage your own anxiety, but rather to project enthusiasm and show additional competence or skill that many be valuable. If, however, you are not having success after applying to a fair number of companies, get in touch with the program director.
STEP 1: Decide What You Want to Do
The first step to finding a great internship in Washington is to have a clear sense of what you want to do professionally. This means answering for yourself two key questions:
- What skills do you most want to use on a daily basis? (e.g., Research? Writing? Multimedia? Planning/organizing? Editing/revising? Creative development? Producing? etc.)
- To what end do you want to apply those skills? (Informing the community? Holding public officials accountable? Giving voice to the voiceless? Helping sell products? etc.)
STEP 2: Prepare Your Materials
Applications should include a resume, cover letter and digital/online portfolio.
- Resume: There are many resources available on the internet to help you create a powerful and concise resume that showcase your experience and skills. Do some searching and follow that advice. Remember, a resume should clearly convey your skills and accomplishments (not just the duties that were assigned to you). Keep your resume to a single page. You can also go to the Student Success Center on campus or talk to your academic advisor or a trusted professor for additional feedback.
- Cover letter: The point here is to help a potential employer see how you are the right person for the job at hand. What is the story of yourself that you want to tell? A key goal is to explain the overlap between (A) you and your skills and experience and (B) what the company needs from an intern. In other words, use your cover letter to communicate what’s in it for them, i.e., the value you will add to their company. Do some research. Show that you understand what that company is about and what they do that is unique. Cover letters should be personalized to reflect the different intern-related needs of each company. Also remember, this is a chance for you to demonstrate your own skills as a communicator. There is a lot of other advice on the internet about writing strong cover letters, too, including:
- Portfolio: The point of your online portfolio is to show what you are capable of, not necessarily to be a catalog of everything you’ve done. So, include your best work, but don’t feel the need to include everything. You need enough to show you are capable, but go for quality over quantity. Also, ideally your portfolio (and resume) would demonstrate you have some aptitude for the kind of work you are asking the company to let you do as an intern.
STEP 3: Find Opportunities
Success finding a great internship typically corresponds to how much effort you put into finding one. Here are some ideas for that:
Internship listings
Here is a list of places where internship opportunities are often found:
- Individual career sites for advertising/PR agencies and media companies (do an online search for "[company name] internship")
- internships.com
- indeed.com
- linkedin.com
- For internships at federal agencies
- HireMizzouTigers.com
- JournalismJobs.com
- JoinHandShake.com
- ed2010.com
- velvetjobs.com/
- idealist.org
- mediabistro.com
- wayup.com
Other internship-related resources:
- experience.com (tips and advice)
Search strategies
- Don’t limit your internship search to just Washington, D.C. Many news and strategic communication internships are based just outside of the District, in nearby suburbs that are easily reachable by public transportation (rail and/or bus service). Some of these key locations for internships include Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia, and Bethesda, Silver Spring and Rockville in Maryland. At wmata.com you can see maps of the area’s subway/rail system and plan potential commutes by Metro bus and rail.
- Set up Google alerts for broad job searches such as “internship and Washington” and “internship and Arlington” and “internship and Alexandria” etc. Internships that involve strategic communication skills can be listed with a wide range of job titles. For strategic communication positions, those titles may involve communications, marketing, public affairs, government or community relations, advertising, social media and advocacy. A broad search will ensure you don’t miss cool opportunities, generating lists that you can quickly scan to determine which positions might fit your educational interests.
- Look for internships directly on the websites of organizations that interest you. Not all organizations advertise internships on external websites. And if you are particularly interested in a specific company, it may make sense to reach out to them directly even if you don’t see a specific internship posting.
Washington-area companies offering internships
We have compiled a list of more than 200 organizations with a history of offering news and communication internships. The list includes information about the organization, where in the metro area they offer internships and links to where they often post internships. A link to this list is available by signing up for the Washington Program’s internship newsletter. Please remember: This list includes just some of the organizations offering internships here.
Washington Program internship listings newsletter
Mizzou students with a missouri.edu address can sign up to receive periodic emails with Washington journalism internship postings and other program-related information. Signing up for this newsletter also gets you access to an online compilation of previous internship newsletters, which provides an excellent starting point to see the types of internships available in the Washington area.
To qualify for academic credit in our program, the internship must:
- Provide a legitimate educational experience related to your chosen area(s) of academic study within the School of Journalism.
- Ideally participate in their internship for 30 hours per week.
- Have a physical office location in DC that includes a dedicated work space for you to use to complete your work.
- Allow you the necessary time away to attend the weekly Tuesday evening seminars and program-related media tours.
Exceptions usually are not granted, but feel free to reach out to the program director if you have a specific question. Failure to work out any exceptions in advance of starting your internship is likely to result in a grade of U (Unsatisfactory) for the internship credits.
STEP 4: Apply
If a listing looks interesting and is a good fit for you, go ahead and apply. Apply to lots and lots of opportunities. Keep a master spreadsheet of the places you’ve applied, as well as the date you sent your application and any responses. You’ll need to send out a lot of applications, but it’s better to limit yourself to positions that actually align with your interests and skills. Hiring managers are trained to spot people who aren’t a good fit; so why waste that energy applying for the wrong opportunity? Don’t get discouraged if finding an internship takes longer than expected. Some students have applied to as many as 60 different companies before landing an internship. Be persistent, maintain a positive mindset, and cast a strategically wide net.
STEP 5: Follow Up
If you are super interested in a particular opportunity and a reasonable amount of time has passed, it’s perfectly appropriate to send a follow-up email reminding the hiring manager of your enthusiasm and updating them with any new work you have done. Keeping a master list of your applications will help you to know when it’s appropriate to follow up. If the internship listing says do not follow up, heed this warning. Remember the point of following up is not to be needy or to assuage your own anxiety, but rather to project enthusiasm and show additional competence or skill that many be valuable. If, however, you are not having success after applying to a fair number of companies, get in touch with the program director.
Seminars
In weekly seminars you will learn from some of the nation’s top journalists and communications professionals. These candid discussions will give you a window on the many unique aspects of Washington journalism and communications strategy. You will complete readings and other assignments outside of class to further your understanding of the discussion topics. The seminars are generally held on Friday mornings from about 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
For many of the seminars, we’ll go to the offices and newsrooms of our guest speakers. Among the places the Washington Program has visited in recent semesters: the U.S. Capitol and congressional offices, the Pentagon, NPR, The New York Times, Politico, the Associated Press, USA TODAY, ABC News and NBC News.
In weekly seminars you will learn from some of the nation’s top journalists and communications professionals. These candid discussions will give you a window on the many unique aspects of Washington journalism and communications strategy. You will complete readings and other assignments outside of class to further your understanding of the discussion topics. The seminars are generally held on Friday mornings from about 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
For many of the seminars, we’ll go to the offices and newsrooms of our guest speakers. Among the places the Washington Program has visited in recent semesters: the U.S. Capitol and congressional offices, the Pentagon, NPR, The New York Times, Politico, the Associated Press, USA TODAY, ABC News and NBC News.
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Spring 2025 Program Dates:
Summer 2024 Program Dates:
Fall 2023 Program Dates:
- Housing available starting: January 6
- First weekly seminar class (mandatory) on: January 24
- Last weekly seminar class (mandatory) on: May 2
- Final housing move-out date: May 3
Summer 2024 Program Dates:
- Housing available starting: May 13
- First weekly seminar class (mandatory) on May 24
- Last weekly seminar class (mandatory) on August 2
- Final housing move-out date: August 10
Fall 2023 Program Dates:
- Housing available starting: August 19
- First weekly seminar class (mandatory) on: August 25
- Last weekly seminar class (mandatory) on: December 1
- Final housing move-out date: December 9
Undergraduate applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who have completed the first course in their sequence are eligible for admission to an internship program.
Students from all interest areas are eligible to earn course credit through this program.
Students from all interest areas are eligible to earn course credit through this program.
- Internship credit hours are graded as Pass/Fail
- Journalism seminar credit hours are graded A-F.
In the fall or spring semester programs, students will earn the same 9 credit hours as the summer program, and also must select an approved 3-hour, non-journalism course (through Mizzou) to be completed online during the course of the semester.
A semester participating in the Washington, D.C., Internship Program will generally cost more than the same semester spent on campus. However, the experience gained from a semester-long internship in Washington, D.C., and the connections made during that time, is well worth the investment.
The cost of the program includes:
The cost of the program includes:
- MU education fees (6 or 9 credit hours, respectively)
- Lodging (for undergraduates)
- MU Study Abroad fee
The MU Study Abroad fee is applied toward costs associated with orientation programs, administration, and staff assistance.
Many students find it helpful to outline a budget for food costs, extra-curricular activities, toiletries, and other basic needs during the semester.
Many students find it helpful to outline a budget for food costs, extra-curricular activities, toiletries, and other basic needs during the semester.
Semester Program Costs (Fall or Spring)
Total Program Costs: $7,350
Program Fee, Housing, Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $7,250*
*Program fee includes housing
MU International Center Fee: $100
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Fall/Spring terms and subject to change.
Total Program Costs: $7,350
Program Fee, Housing, Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $7,250*
*Program fee includes housing
MU International Center Fee: $100
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Fall/Spring terms and subject to change.
Summer Program Costs
Total Program Costs: $5,850
Program Fee, Housing, Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $5,750*
*Program fee includes housing.
MU International Center Fee: $100
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Summer term and subject to change.
Total Program Costs: $5,850
Program Fee, Housing, Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $5,750*
*Program fee includes housing.
MU International Center Fee: $100
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Summer term and subject to change.
Graduate Student Program Costs
Total Program Costs: $1,600
Program Fee, and Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,500*
International Center Fee: $100
*Program does not include housing**
**Graduate students are not required to use program housing. If you ARE interested in our program housing and would like to learn more, please connect with the MUJA office.
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Summer term and subject to change
Total Program Costs: $1,600
Program Fee, and Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,500*
International Center Fee: $100
*Program does not include housing**
**Graduate students are not required to use program housing. If you ARE interested in our program housing and would like to learn more, please connect with the MUJA office.
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Summer term and subject to change
Additional Costs
Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 6 to 12 credit hours, depending on semester. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.
Personal Expenditure Estimates
Round-trip Airfare: $300 - $500
Meals (per week): $100 - $125
Transportation (monthly): About $90 when using discounted WMATA monthly unlimited rail/bus pass. Monthly pass price varies based on your typical work commute distance.
In addition to the program costs paid to MU, you will have expenses associated with living in Washington, D.C. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on past participants of the program. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided.
Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. All fees are subject to change and without notice.
Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 6 to 12 credit hours, depending on semester. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.
Personal Expenditure Estimates
Round-trip Airfare: $300 - $500
Meals (per week): $100 - $125
Transportation (monthly): About $90 when using discounted WMATA monthly unlimited rail/bus pass. Monthly pass price varies based on your typical work commute distance.
In addition to the program costs paid to MU, you will have expenses associated with living in Washington, D.C. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on past participants of the program. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided.
Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. All fees are subject to change and without notice.
Student housing is provided through WISH (Washington Intern Student Housing). WISH Housing is provided as part of the requirements and is included in the program fee for Undergraduate students. All students (Undergraduate & Graduate) who are awarded Travel Scholarships from the Global Programs Office are required to live in program housing. Likewise, all Exchange Students must also live in our WISH student housing which 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.
Students should expect to room with one or more students during the course of the program in shared bedrooms. Single rooms are not guaranteed and may not be available if requested. Roommate requests are taken into account but not guaranteed when housing is decided.
Students should expect to room with one or more students during the course of the program in shared bedrooms. Single rooms are not guaranteed and may not be available if requested. Roommate requests are taken into account but not guaranteed when housing is decided.
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Please visit with your Financial Aid Advisor at the MU Student Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) to explore your financial aid options: 573-882-7506.
In addition, the School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester and you can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our website, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Finally, check out our special page on Funding Your Experience for more information including links to our MU Journalism Abroad Travel Scholarship, MUJA Travel Writer Scholarship, external scholarship options, and Steps to Apply for Financial Aid.
In addition, the School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester and you can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our website, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Finally, check out our special page on Funding Your Experience for more information including links to our MU Journalism Abroad Travel Scholarship, MUJA Travel Writer Scholarship, external scholarship options, and Steps to Apply for Financial Aid.
Information regarding our full process can be found on the "How to Apply" page, which can be accessed via the navigation window or by clicking the button below.
Please remember to hand in all items by the deadline for your individual program.
(Graduate students should contact Nermine El Khatib in the Graduate Studies Office to apply.)
Please remember to hand in all items by the deadline for your individual program.
(Graduate students should contact Nermine El Khatib in the Graduate Studies Office to apply.)
Graduate students are welcomed into the Washington Program during the fall or spring, typically in the student’s final semester as part of completing their master’s project.
Application Process
There is a separate application process for graduate students. See Nermine El Khatib in the Journalism Grad Studies Office for details.
Housing
Graduate students can arrange housing independently or through the School. If you would like to stay in university-provided housing, please get in touch with the staff in the Journalism Global Programs office, 280 Gannett Hall
Application Process
There is a separate application process for graduate students. See Nermine El Khatib in the Journalism Grad Studies Office for details.
Housing
Graduate students can arrange housing independently or through the School. If you would like to stay in university-provided housing, please get in touch with the staff in the Journalism Global Programs office, 280 Gannett Hall
Graduate Student Program Costs
Total Program Costs: $1,600
Program Fee, Insurance, and Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,500*
International Center Fee: $100
*Program does not include housing**
**Graduate students are not required to use program housing. If you ARE interested in our program housing and would like to learn more, please connect with the MUJA office.
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Summer term and subject to change
Total Program Costs: $1,600
Program Fee, Insurance, and Study Abroad Administration Fee, International Center Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,500*
International Center Fee: $100
*Program does not include housing**
**Graduate students are not required to use program housing. If you ARE interested in our program housing and would like to learn more, please connect with the MUJA office.
Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous Summer term and subject to change
Additional Costs
Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 6 to 12 credit hours, depending on semester. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.
Personal Expenditure Estimates
Round-trip Airfare: $300 - 500
Meals (per week): $100 - $125
Transportation (monthly): About $90 when using discounted WMATA monthly unlimited rail/bus pass. Monthly pass price varies based on your typical work commute distance.
In addition to the program costs paid to MU, you will have expenses associated with living in Washington. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on information provided to us past participants. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided.
Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. All fees are subject to change and without notice.
Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 6 to 12 credit hours, depending on semester. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.
Personal Expenditure Estimates
Round-trip Airfare: $300 - 500
Meals (per week): $100 - $125
Transportation (monthly): About $90 when using discounted WMATA monthly unlimited rail/bus pass. Monthly pass price varies based on your typical work commute distance.
In addition to the program costs paid to MU, you will have expenses associated with living in Washington. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on information provided to us past participants. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided.
Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. All fees are subject to change and without notice.
Graduate Projects
The NY Program director typically serves as one of the master’s project committee members for each student in the program (but not as the chair). So, if you are thinking about doing your project in DC, please reach out as early in the process as possible.
The NY Program director typically serves as one of the master’s project committee members for each student in the program (but not as the chair). So, if you are thinking about doing your project in DC, please reach out as early in the process as possible.
If you would like to recruit Missouri students for your internship position, please post a listing to our campus-wide system, HireMizzouTigers.com. You can also email the listing to Washington Program Director Alison Young for possible inclusion in our internship opportunities newsletter.
For students participating in our Washington Program, we typically ask that internship supervisors agree to make time for a short check-in meeting at the company’s office with our Washington Program director (to be scheduled after the start of the internship); and to submit a written evaluation of the student's work at the end of the internship.
Because students enrolled in this program receive academic credit for their internships, each internship should:
• Provide a legitimate educational experience related to the student’s chosen area(s) of academic study within the School of Journalism.
• Have a physical office location in the Washington, D.C., metro area that provides a work space and other necessary infrastructure for the student to complete assigned tasks.
• Allow students the necessary time away to attend weekly seminars, usually held on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Exact days, times and locations for the seminars are announced at the start of the program.)
If additional clarification or information is needed, please feel free to contact our Washington Program Director Alison Young, [email protected]
For students participating in our Washington Program, we typically ask that internship supervisors agree to make time for a short check-in meeting at the company’s office with our Washington Program director (to be scheduled after the start of the internship); and to submit a written evaluation of the student's work at the end of the internship.
Because students enrolled in this program receive academic credit for their internships, each internship should:
• Provide a legitimate educational experience related to the student’s chosen area(s) of academic study within the School of Journalism.
• Have a physical office location in the Washington, D.C., metro area that provides a work space and other necessary infrastructure for the student to complete assigned tasks.
• Allow students the necessary time away to attend weekly seminars, usually held on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Exact days, times and locations for the seminars are announced at the start of the program.)
If additional clarification or information is needed, please feel free to contact our Washington Program Director Alison Young, [email protected]
The Missouri School of Journalism Washington Program is located in the National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Suite 1240, Washington, D.C. 20045. We’re two blocks from the White House and two blocks from the Metro Center subway station. Contact Washington Program director Alison Young at: [email protected].
For more information about the application progress and costs of this program, visit the Journalism School’s Office of Global Programs at 280 Gannett Hall.
For more information, please visit our Contact page.
For more information about the application progress and costs of this program, visit the Journalism School’s Office of Global Programs at 280 Gannett Hall.
For more information, please visit our Contact page.
