Awarding Academic Credit

The Washington Center does not award academic credit. Typically though, many colleges and universities have granted 2-4 semester hours of credit to their students for participation in the two-week convention programs. For this three week program, which involve considerably more contact hours and fieldwork, at least 3 credit hours are warranted. Occasionally institutions have granted more than 3 hours of credit when academic requirements beyond those set by the Washington Center are met.

Speakers, Briefings & Panel Discussions

Throughout the seminar, lectures, briefings, and panel discussions involving national leaders, the media, faculty, and other types of convention participants are presented to the seminar participants. These expert speakers, representing the private, public, academic, and advocacy sectors, present various views on topics related to the pertinent issues of the 2012 presidential campaign. Students will be asked to participate in these sessions by asking thoughtful and direct questions of the participants.

The program is designed to train students to study various types of leadership communication in a political setting that enhances civic engagement and achievement.

Aaron Brown

Walter Cronkite Professor of Journalism

Arizona State University

Fees: Democratic National Convention

• $4,495 (housing included)
• $150 (non-refundable deposit)

Housing costs are reflected in the above pricing. If students prefer to use their own housing, please contact us for adjusted pricing information. Transportation and personal expenses are not included, although some food will be provided at special events.

Deposits are nonrefundable, but substitutions may be made until July 15, 2012. Full payment is required by May 1, 2012.

Dates & Deadlines: Democratic National Convention

Dates

August 25-September 7, 2012, Charlotte, NC

Application Deadline

June 1, 2012

For more information, please contact us at C2012@twc.edu.

Overview: Democratic National Convention

Combining formal instruction, guest lectures, panels, tours, site visits, and fieldwork assignments, the program gives students the opportunity to experience the convention from behind the scenes, and to witness democracy in action at both the grassroots and national levels.

Fees: Republican National Convention

• $4,495 (housing included)
• $150 (non-refundable deposit)

Housing costs are reflected in the above pricing. If students prefer to use their own housing, please contact us for adjusted pricing information. Transportation and personal expenses are not included, although some food will be provided at special events.

Deposits are nonrefundable, but substitutions may be made until July 15, 2012. Full payment is required by May 1, 2012.