Washington Semester

Concordia University is a member of the Lutheran College Washington Consortium, sponsored by a group of 13 Lutheran colleges and universities. The consortium offers a full semester of combined coursework and internship experiences designed to introduce students to the range of governmental activities in Washington D.C., with an emphasis on ethical dimensions of public service. The director of the program also places students in internships ranging from executive and congressional offices to various public and private agencies.

While there is no prerequisite coursework for participation in this program, students are strongly encouraged to take POS-1100, American Government and Politics, prior to enrollment in the Washington Semester. An important aspect of the program is its relevance for students with many different career goals. As the Consortium's literature announces, "It's not just about politics."

Students register at Concordia University for the Washington Consortium Semester and pay the tuition and general fees to the University. Expenses for travel, meals, and lodging are paid directly by the students. Total cost is comparable to a full-time semester as a resident student on the Concordia campus. Financial aid applies as if the student were in residence and the Washington Consortium Semester courses and internships are accepted for full credit toward graduation from Concordia University.

For information on the Washington Consortium Semester see the Dean of Students, or click on this link: www.washingtonsemester.org