FACULTY CONTACT
Tim O'Neill
Professor of Political Science
512-863-1976

1. The program is open to any student who will have achieved Junior or Senior standing by the start of the program.  The minimum GPA is 3.0.  Well-qualified second semester Sophomores may be accepted.

2. The course plan for a SU student on this program:

 Internship
(32 hours/week, times 15 weeks= 
480 hours) 
6 credit hours, graded P/D/F

Intern Seminar
(2 ½ hours per week)
3 credit hours, graded P/D/F

Academic Seminar
(rotating topics - past courses have included, “Globalization and the US”, “Congressional Relations”, "Political Communication: and "Culture of the Middle East)     
3 credit hours, letter grade

Total credit hours:                            12

3. Students earn 12 credit hours and their grades will appear on their Southwestern transcript.

4. Students register at Southwestern and will pay the normal tuition, plus room and board equivalent to a Lord Center apartment (double) and a 19 meal plan.  Students who normally qualifys for financial aid are eligible to receive most forms of aid (excluding work/study) from Southwestern.

5. The University will pay the student a stipend to cover food costs.  The stipend is given as a lump sum check before the beginning of the semester and will be mailed to the student’s permanent address or other designated address.

6. Housing is in Capitol Hill area.  Flats are within blocks of the Capitol, the Supreme Court Building, Union Station, and the Folger’s Shakespeare Library.  All rooms are completely furnished (including TVs and telephones), with common rooms and furnished kitchens.  Bedrooms are quads.  All utility, maintenance and cleaning costs are included in the program fee. 

7. Students must provide their own medical insurance.  Be sure to check on stipulations within the insurance policy which dictate terms for “out of network” doctor visits and medical procedures.

8. The program director in Washington helps students arrange internships, monitors the internships, supervises residential life, provides a 2 1/2 hour intern seminar each week that gives an intellectual and personal context for the internship experience. An adjunct faculty member teaches an academic seminar (also 2 ½ hours per week).  The director also provides a no-credit social program for the students.

9. Some PCs are available. One Internet line. Bring a modem if you want to use your own Internet service.

10. Bring a $ 200 check with you at the beginning of the semester for your “furniture deposit.”  This fee is refundable for normal wear and tear.