The Washington Semester involves intensive examination of the policy making process in the national government, particularly as it relates to economic policy.
Topics covered include international as well as domestic economic policy.
The program, administered by American University in Washington, D.C., consists of a seminar, an internship in a private or governmental agency, and courses in the curriculum of American University. The program is designed for undergraduates beyond the sophomore year who are interested in policy issues. This program gives an overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of the economic policy-making process in Washington. The first part of the program explores major issues, such as foreign investment and political risk analysis, while the second part analyzes specific business opportunities in the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific Rim. The Rules Applicants must have completed four semesters of residence at Emory before beginning the semester.