Academic Information

Off-Campus Study

Office of International Programs

214-2 Center for Health Sciences
607-274-3306
intlprog@ithaca.edu
www.ithaca.edu/oip/abroad_shortterm.htm

Washington Semester Program

Thomas W. Bohn, director
607-274-3264
bohn@ithaca.edu

Summer Study Abroad

Looking for something exciting to do this summer? How about spending some time in one of the countries listed below? Several course options are available:

China
Exploring Rehabilitation and Health Promotion

Costa Rica
Field Studies: Tropical Ecology

Dominican Republic
Culture and Society
Life-Span Development and Culture

Ecuador
Sustainable Microenterprise

England
London Center courses and internships
International Sports Management in London

France
Language and Culture in Nantes

Ghana
African Drum and Dance Performance Practices

Italy
Language and Culture in Siena
Photographic Projects in Rome

South Korea
Cross-Cultural Documentary Research and Production

U.S. Virgin Islands
Ecotourism and Natural Resource Management

Contact the Office of International Programs for more information.

Summer in Washington 2007

The Washington Semester Program
May 19–July 28

This 10-week program is open to juniors and seniors in all majors. All students who are interested in this program must register for a required internship in their area of interest. The number of credits for the internship varies from 2 to 6. Regardless of the number of credits taken, most internships involve full-time work, Monday through Thursday. An elective 3-credit course, Media and the Military, will be offered. A special five-week elective 3-credit course, Washington Journalism, will also be offered. Housing will be provided at the Boston University Washington Center located on Connecticut Avenue near the National Zoo.

The approximate housing cost for 10 weeks is $2,500.

Total credits for the entire program range from 2 to 9. For more information contact the program director.

Washington Journalism
July 2–August 3
Special Topics in Journalism
JOUR-39010

This 3-credit special topics course, taught by Michael Scully, is designed to introduce students to the culture of journalism and politics in Washington, D.C. Students will write weekly stories on various aspects of Washington and the federal government. They will also take field trips and meet with journalists and government officials.