There is no pay for the student during internship hours. Students receive three credit hours of course work for each 10 hours per week of internship participation. The internship supervisor has the responsibility to monitor attendance and to evaluate the student on a form provided by the college. The Washington Center's program is more than an internship, it's an experience. Students are required to take a class one day a week.
Classes take a closer look at a specific issue or develop a particular skill.
D.C. Students are also required to keep a journal of their experiences and put together a portfolio of their internship at the end of the program. This program combines two courses for academic credit with internships, site briefings and a series of lectures by prominent policy experts. Courses are designed to give students an understanding of government, economics, and ethics, but the approach and material vary according to the Institute. Internships complement each of the Institutes' educational goals by providing practical work experience in such places as Congress, public policy organizations, magazines, TV and radio stations, trade and business associations, and consulting firms. Site Briefings expose students to people and places such as the White House, the State Department, the Federal Reserve and various embassies.