Basics

Course Credits

Will credits earned with SIWJ transfer to the students home institution?

Depending on the semester, students may receive up to 12.0 credit hours for courses taken at George Washington University. It is up to the student to meet with academic advisors to determine eligibility of SIWJ courses and transferable credits may vary from school to school. 

Why Participate?

Why should my student participate in this program?

There are many reasons for why a student should come to Washington, DC and every student who attends the SIWJ program comes for a different reason. In the past, we have seen students who search for a different kind of education, some come for hands-on internship experience, others for a taste of the real world. We have had students looking for an opportunity, a way to get their foot in the door at the job of their dreams and some who are not sure why they come, but claim they are looking for “something.”  Program Director Amos Gelb counsels every student who participates in this program and throughout the last 10 years almost all claim, “It’s something you just have to experience.”
Soon, your student will need a job and that is the biggest reason for anyone to consider this program. If your student is looking for a job in media or journalism, they are unlikely prepared for what awaits them. The industry constantly evolves and this program is at the forefront of change. We have designed the curriculum in an effort to prepare students for constant change and aim to give a realistic idea about what they may do in the real world.

Cost

What is the approximate cost of the program?

For the Spring 2010/Fall 2010 semester the total approximate cost for the program will be:
$13,884: Tuition
$6,125: Housing
$20,009: TOTAL COST

For the Summer 2010 semester the total approximate cost for the program will be:
$6,288: Tuition
$3,000: Housing
$9,288:  TOTAL COST* *Price based on Summer 2009 cost