Washington, DC Journalism Program

  United States

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Washington D.C.

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Late August to mid-December; and early January to late April

Description: The Washington, D.C. Journalism Program offers graduate and undergraduate journalism students a semester in Washington, DC meeting newsmakers, working in the bureaus of national news organizations, and reporting on Congress and the federal government. From the program's state-of-the-art newsroom, students file stories for daily newspapers and broadcast outlets throughout New England. The participants also study political reporting in the city where national and world news is made daily, and build valuable relationships with news professionals both in the classroom and on the job.

Highlights: Students take a core course in political reporting. This course includes weekly guest lectures and special events, and brings students together with newsmakers, editors, bureau chiefs, and reporters. Upon successful completion of the semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

Newsroom Experience
Students work for the Boston University-Washington News Service and serve as the Washington correspondents and photographers for New England newspapers such as The Manchester Union Leader, The Bangor Daily News, and The Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. The Boston University newsroom, also equipped with state-of-the-art television and radio equipment, is located in the Boston University Washington Center. By reporting for New England news clients, students have the chance to earn clips and create a portfolio of front-page national stories.

Journalism Internship
The internship component of the program provides students the opportunity to do an internship in the DC bureaus of national news organizations including The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, National Public Radio, ABC News, CNN, National Journal, and Congressional Quarterly

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

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