Academic Credit
How many credits will I receive for this program?
The amount of academic credit that you receive for the program will depend on your home institution. If your college or university is affiliated with The Washington Center, you should consult your liaison. If you do not have a liaison, contact us at info@twc.edu [2].
Will credit for this program count toward my major/minor or other on-campus requirements?
In some cases, the credit that you receive from attending our program can count towards on-campus requirements, but this will vary from institution to institution. Speak to your campus liaison or email info@twc.edu [2].
How am I graded for my participation in this program?
Students receive three grades for participating in the program. You would be evaluated by your internship site supervisor, academic course instructor, and TWC program advisor. Recommended grades, along with your professional portfolio, will be sent to your campus liaison. Learn more about grades and evaluations [3]. If you participate in our Postgraduate Professional Development Program, your evaluations would not be sent to your college or university.
Do I have to receive credit for the program? I’m only interested in gaining experience.
All students participating in our Washington, D.C. Internship Program are required to receive academic credit from their home institutions (with the exception of those participating in our Postgraduate Professional Development Program). Learn more about earning academic credit [4].
My institution will not award credit for TWC. Can I still participate?
If your institution will not offer any academic credit for The Washington Center experience, you would be required to identify a campus sponsor who can verify that you are unable to receive credit for the program. Contact us at info@twc.edu [2] to inquire about this process.
