Academic Standards

Camp David III is designed to give you the opportunity to gain and apply your academic knowledge about the Middle East and conflict resolution in a participatory learning setting. The seminar is taught as a course, with two weeks equivalent to 3–4 credit hours (or 1–2 credits for a one week seminar). Before arriving in Washington, you will be provided with current articles on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict to prepare you for the meetings and negotiations.

Faculty complete a written evaluation and recommend a grade that is sent to your home institution. Evaluation is based upon attendance, participation, completion of assigned readings, quality of written assignments, and demonstrated effort to achieve established academic and professional learning objectives commensurate with each student’s level. Actual credit and grades are awarded by your home institution through each campus sponsor or faculty liaison. The Washington Center does not grant academic credit.