Internships and Academic Seminars

Academic Course
Handbook
and Schedule
Fall 2010
 Contents

Welcome to The Washington Center .................................... 3

Academic Course Handbook & Schedule......................................................................4

Course and Grading Policies.................................................... 5

Summer Quarter Students..................................................................................................5
Class Meeting Times............................................................................................................5
Attendance ............................................................................................................................5
Students Receiving Financial Aid.....................................................................................5
Special Needs ........................................................................................................................6
Early Grades...........................................................................................................................6
Incomplete Grades . .............................................................................................................6
Course Numbers and Levels...............................................................................................6
Evaluations..............................................................................................................................7
Conduct...................................................................................................................................7
Professional Dress.................................................................................................................7
Academic Misconduct.........................................................................................................7
Course Materials and Fees..................................................................................................9
Library and Computer Resources...................................................................................10
Student Grievances.............................................................................................................10

Classroom Locations................................................................12

Course List ................................................................................14

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Welcome to The Washington Center
A Message from the Senior Vice President

On behalf of The Washington Center, the academic affairs staff welcomes you to
Washington and to one of the most important experiences you will have in your life.
The Washington Center Experience will impact you significantly, probably in ways
in which you cannot even imagine at this early point in your program. Over the past
three decades, The Washington Center has become a recognized leader in the field of
experiential learning by working with a diverse group of students who have diverse goals
for their internship in the nation’s capital. Trust us to provide you with a framework
for learning and contributing that will help you make the most of your experience in
Washington, D.C.
While the internship may be your primary focus, the academic courses offered by
The Washington Center have been a long-standing tradition as an integral component
of the overall experience. We have found that interns need time to unwind after work
in a familiar classroom setting with their peers and a professor who is an expert in a
particular field of interest. Though the day at work may be long, the courses provide an
opportunity to gather one’s thoughts about important topics and experiences that may
have occurred during the previous week or they allow you to speak your mind, debate or
reflect upon some of the important issues of the day.
Your internship course will help put the experience you are having in Washington in
context. We want you to connect your professional activities with the academic rigor
you expect from your own campus, keeping in mind the unique access you have to the
resources of Washington, D.C. So enjoy your course, learn as much as you can, and
reflect upon the full experience you will be having in Washington, D.C.
Sincerely,

Eugene J. Alpert, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President

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Academic Course Handbook & Schedule

Academic Affairs Staff Class Changes/Cancellations

Eugene J. Alpert, Ph.D. It is the student’s responsibility to be
Senior Vice President aware of any classroom changes or times
announced by an instructor during a
Oversees internship courses, academic
previous class or written on the course
seminars and the national Liaison Advisory
syllabus. In the case of inclement
Board
weather, classes are canceled if the federal
Erin Toothaker government is closed (in which case the
Program Coordinator Washington Center is closed).
Primarily responsible for all academic Wireless Access
course-related administration
Please note the following information for
How to Contact Us accessing the wireless network at
The Washington Center.
courses@twc.edu
Network: INTERNnet
Primary Contact: Erin A. Toothaker
202 238 7975 Wireless Password: SP2009TWC
Main Washington Center Phone:
202 238 7900
The front desk of The Washington Center is
staffed Monday through Friday
until 5:30p.m.

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Course and Grading Policies
Each course meets once a week for up to three hours unless otherwise specified.
Faculty may choose to extend their class periods to make up for a canceled class
or may reschedule the class for another night. In some cases, the classroom may
be reserved for another function during the term; therefore TWC will notify
the instructor in advance and appropriate arrangements to accommodate the
class will be made.

Fall Quarter Students

Attention Fall Quarter Students: In an effort to provide you with the greatest range of
choices, we are offering you a choice of any of the fall semester courses rather than limiting
your choices to just a handful of courses that would be offered for the ten week term. We
will notify the instructor of your assigned course that you will only be attending for the first
10 weeks of the course. In most cases, arrangements for completion of 10 weeks of the course
can be made, but if this is not feasible, it is possible that a back up choice may be available.
We intend to work with you and the instructors so that you are able to have the widest
possible selection of courses and still meet the academic course requirements.

Class meeting times

All courses begin at 6:30 pm. Some classes may be able to meet earlier, 6:00 or 6:15, if
everyone in the course finds this change convenient and the management of the location can
accommodate an earlier start.

Attendance
Class attendance is mandatory and is taken at each session. TWC is notified if a student
misses two classes without explanation. If you are unable to attend class for a reason beyond
your control, you must contact your instructor either in advance or soon after the missed
class ends.
We recognize that internship events in the evening may conflict with your course schedule;
and we advise you to consult you internship supervisor and professor to determine if a
conflict is likely. However, faculty members are not allowed to excuse a student because of
such a scheduling conflict. Thus, please be sure to consult with your agency supervisor to
determine if you need to change your course to avoid these conflicts, and keep in mind that
you may only change your course during the drop and add period.

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Students receiving a guaranteed financial assistance award must complete the course to
which they are assigned with a grade of “C” or better to receive the award. Note: Students
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with a grade of less than a “C” in either the internship or the course forfeit any guaranteed
financial assistance and their invoice is adjusted accordingly.

Special Needs
Students with special needs should inform The Washington Center’s disability coordinator
prior to arrival so we can make the necessary preparations. Email us at disabilityservices@
twc.edu for more information.

Early Grades
Students who are graduating prior to the end of the term or quarter may need to request an
early grade. These students must complete the Early Grade Request form and have it signed
by their campus liaison and returned to the Washington Center by the due date. A copy
of this form is available on the Accepted Student website. The form requires the signature
of the student’s campus liaison or faculty sponsor. It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure that our enrollment services office receives the form on time. Also, be sure to alert
the instructor with sufficient notice so the timing of assignments and a final grade can be
planned accordingly. The Early Grade option depends fully upon the student. Please plan
accordingly and coordinate with your course professor. Failure to do so may result in lost
financial aid, delayed enrollment, or delayed graduation.

Incomplete Grades
TWC strongly discourages students to request a grade of “I” (incomplete). However, if a
student is unable to complete all assignments as a result of unforeseen circumstances (i.e.
unexpected internship travel, extended illness, etc.), then a written agreement between the
student and instructor must be submitted with the final grade sheet. Incomplete agreements
should include a final completion date that is no longer than six weeks past the end of the
term/semester. A copy of such an agreement must be on file with the course coordinator for
us to accept a temporary grade of “I.”

Important Note
Students with outstanding balances have their grades withheld until their balance is paid.
Reminder notices are not sent. Regardless of who is billed for the program or housing fees,
it is the responsibility of the student to ensure proper payment reaches The Washington
Center.

Course Numbers and Levels

Courses are created to appeal to students who have at least two years of general education
and the courses generally avoid prerequisites. Courses listed at the 3000 level are mostly

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introductory or of general interest. The 4000 level courses are more in-depth, while 5000
level courses are for more advanced students with specific interests. Courses that end in the
number 3 are specifically designed to be worthy of 3 academic credit hours.

Evaluations
Faculty members prepare a written midterm and final evaluation of each student’s progress,
which are sent to the student’s campus liaison. Students are asked to provide a midterm and
final evaluation of the course and instructor. These written evaluations are administrated by
the course coordinator and distributed during class. Midterm evaluations are summarized
before they are sent to the instructor, so that student’s feedback can remain anonymous.
The final evaluation forms are copied and sent to the faculty only after all grades have been
submitted. Your reflective feedback on our courses and faculty is very important to us.

Conduct
Please note that as a matter of policy, smoking, the consumption of alcoholic beverages,
or eating are prohibited in classrooms and during class time. Students are advised to eat
dinner prior to class and are welcome to enjoy our outdoor patio or student lounge if using
the Academic Center. Students are responsible for their own computer access and library
facilities. Please plan accordingly.

Professional Dress
The Washington Center program is an academic program within a professional context,
and Washington is a professional city. We therefore strongly encourage you to dress
professionally or appropriately at all programming events. For your courses, you should
avoid shorts, jeans, short skirts, tank tops, flip flops, T-shirts or other overly casual attire.
This is not only out of deference to your classmates who may be coming directly from
their worksite, but also to others who see you at the classroom location, whether it is The
Washington Center’s offices, a local university or a hotel. While you are in our program, you
represent not only yourself, but also the Washington Center and your home institution.
You are never really “off duty” during weekdays in Washington.

Academic Misconduct
The Washington Center seeks to further students’ educational and career goals. Since
academic credit is usually available for our programs, we offer a quality experience for
students to develop their intellectual, professional, civic and social skills. We expect
students to take personal responsibility for their education, and therefore to submit original
reports, essays and evaluations, as required. Timeliness and reliability are also required of
their participation in all program components. Whether students are at their placement,
course, a speaker series, a lecture, a site visit, or involved in other academic components,

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students are representatives of The Washington Center and their college or university,
and are expected to act ethically and with the highest degree of professionalism. Students
are expected to fulfill all academic requirements outlined by program advisors, agency
supervisors, associate faculty members, and program coordinators. Students are expected
to follow the work schedule of other employees at their placement, not of their college or
university or The Washington Center. Interns are expected to notify The Washington
Center if they will miss work for more than two consecutive days due to illness or other
causes and to receive appropriate permission. Students also need to notify TWC of any early
departure at the end of an internship term. If a student will not be attending the last class of
the term, they must receive proper permission from their program advisor, campus liaison,
and course instructor. Students should take the responsibility to keep their liaison informed
of any missed days of work. Incidents of misconduct may be reflected in a student’s final
evaluation or grade and will be reported to the campus liaison or other college officials.
This may result in expulsion from The Washington Center’s Internship Program or
Academic Seminar and will be maintained in a permanent file.
Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following acts:
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a form of academic misconduct and is considered academic
theft. Plagiarism occurs when someone copies or takes the intellectual work of
another as one’s own, and fails to properly reference or provide attribution to the
original author of the work.
At The Washington Center, students are expected to submit original evaluations,
essays, papers, and demonstrations, and to cite all appropriate sources of material
that influences the work or contributes to its end. If requested, students should be
prepared to provide original notes, previous drafts, or other materials to indicate
original research or intellectual ownership of an assignment. If the thought, diagram,
image, table, paper, photograph, or text is not original, meaning it did not originate
from your own thinking or artistry, you must provide citation. If you are in doubt
as to how to attribute the words and work of others, please be sure to consult your
instructor!
• Cheating: The use of notes, books, or electronic devices when prohibited, the
assistance of another student while completing a quiz or an exam, or the providing
of information to another individual for this purpose, unless such collaboration is
suggested by the course instructor.
• Falsification: The improper alteration of any record, document or evaluation.
• Obstruction: Behaving in a disruptive manner or participating in activities that
interfere with the educational mission of The Washington Center at lectures, courses,
meetings or other sponsored events.
• Absenteeism: The chronic failure to attend program components (including the

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 internship, internship courses, or other scheduled activities) without a valid reason
or prior notification.
• Any other act of academic dishonesty.
The Washington Center reserves the right to impose additional penalties, including
expulsion from the program. A hearing regarding these charges may be held at the
request of the student.
Since The Washington Center does not grant academic credit, the grade received in a
course is only a recommended grade sent to the student’s campus liaison. Thus, additional
avenues of appeal may be available to a student on the home campus, depending upon how
the campus liaison interprets The Washington Center’s associate faculty member’s grade.
In all academic matters, the director of academic affairs is the final arbiter regarding the
responsibilities of The Washington Center in these matters.

Course Materials and Fees

As stated in the course description document on our Accepted Students’ website, you should
be prepared to cover the cost of any books, handouts, DVDs or any other reading material
required for the course. Cost of course materials is the sole responsibility of the student.
The cost usually ranges between $60-$80, and some courses may have additional fees for
admission to performances, special events, dinners, etc. If this is the case, instructors should
inform you on the first day of class. If you are not in attendance on the first day, it is your
responsibility to inquire about the possible need for course materials or additional expenses.
Some faculty have prepared course packets that are required reading for the course.
You may be required to purchase such a packet. Since the cost of the packet depends on the
number of students in the class, you will be informed of the cost if you are still registered
in the course and you are responsible for paying for the packet. Checks or money orders are
the only acceptable form of payment and should be made out and sent to The Washington
Center. Faculty members are not authorized to accept money from students for course
materials.

If cost is a major concern, please contact the course coordinator, courses@twc.edu and
inquire in advance about the fees or book expenses for a particular course.

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Student Grievances
If students have a problem with the instructor, the course material, class format, or other
aspects of the course, they should speak with the instructor first. If speaking with the
instructor is not a possible course of action, or if students choose otherwise, students should
speak with the course coordinator who will arrange a conference in consultation with the
Senior Vice President. If students wish to make a formal complaint, they must submit it in
writing to the course coordinator, who will then advise the senior vice president who will be
responsible to take appropriate action.

Library and Computer Resources

Some academic libraries have various restrictions on the use of their facilities by outside
users. It is advisable to call ahead to determine specific use policies by these libraries and
their current open hours
We also encourage you to visit the Library of Congress for research. The Library of Congress
will allow students access to its collections with a reader registration card, which requires a
photo taken by Library staff.
For more information, please visit:

Library of Congress University Libraries

101 Independence Ave., S.E.
American University Library, D.C.
202 707 5000
Bender Library and Learning Resource
http://www.loc.gov/rr/
Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
To obtain a library card, go to the Reader
202 885 3238 | 202 885 3200
Registration Station in the main Jefferson
Building. You will need a valid ID and proof Mon–Wed 8 a.m.–2 a.m.,
of address. Thurs 8 a.m.–midnight,
Friday 8 a.m.–10 a.m.
Public Libraries Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.,
Sunday 9 a.m.–2 a.m.
D.C. Public Libraries: www.dclibrary.org/
Access to Internet: yes
branches/index.html
Arlington County Public Libraries: www.
arlingtonva.us/lib/
Alexandria County Public Libraries:
www.alexandria.lib.va.us/

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Catholic University, D.C.
John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial
Library, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E.
202 319 5070
Mon–Thurs 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m.,
Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.,
Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m.,
Sunday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Access to Internet: yes
George Mason University Law Library,
Arlington
3401 N. Fairfax Dr.
703 993 8100
Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–11 p.m.,
Friday 9 a.m. –6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.,
Sunday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Access to Internet: yes
Georgetown University, D.C.
Joseph Mark Lauinger Library
37th St. and N St., N.W.
202 687 7452
Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.–midnight,
Friday 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.,
Sunday 11 p.m.–midnight
Access to Internet: yes
Howard University, D.C.
500 Howard Place, N.W.
202 806 7252
Mon–Thurs 8 a.m.–midnight
Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Access to Internet: Yes, go to reference
desk to obtain guest password.
Marymount University, Arlington
2807 N. Glebe Road
703 284 1649
Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–midnight
Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.–midnight
Access to Internet: yes
University of the
District of Columbia, D.C.
Learning Resources Division
4200 Connecticut Ave., N.W.,
Building 41, 5th Floor
202 274 6370
Mon–Friday 8:00 a.m.–11 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.–11p.m.
Sunday closed
Access to Internet: yes
University of Maryland at
College Park, MD
McKeldin Library (main library)
301-405-9075
Mon–Thurs 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday noon–11 p.m.
Access to Internet: yes
TWC suggests calling in advance
to determine any schedule or
policy changes.
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Classroom locations
The Washington Center Academic Center (TWC)
1333 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
We encourage all students to type in our address (see above) into Google Maps
(or a similar site) to get a sense of direction before they come to our building for the first
time; Scott Circle and the various intersections of avenues can be confusing to those
new to D.C.

Nearest Metro Stops: • Follow the circle to the right crossing

Dupont Circle (Red Line) Connecticut and Massachusetts Ave.
1525 20th St., NW and turn right on P St., NW.
Washington, DC 20036
• Walk 2 ½ blocks east down P St. to
Dupont Circle walking directions: 16th St., NW. Cross 16th St. and turn
right.
• Exit the metro through the “DUPONT
CIRCLE” exit. • Walk one block south and cross O St.,
NW. The Washington Center is on the
• On exiting the escalator you will be
corner of 16th St. and O St., NW.
facing south, turn to the north and
walk towards the circle.



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McPherson Square Metro (Blue/Orange Line)
1400 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
McPherson Square walking directions:
• Head west on I St NW toward 15th St NW 0.2 miles
• Take the 3rd right onto 16th St NW 0.4 mi
• At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit
• 1333 16th St NW Washington, DC 20036 will be on the right 0.1 mi

Metro Website
http://www.wmata.com/ can be an excellent resource. It allows you to plot out the exact
route to our location from your residence or place of business. It will have the most up to date
information about bus routes and train schedules.

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Metro Directions to the Residential and Academic Facility
• Take the RED LINE to the • Turn left on M St.
NEW YORK AVE stop • Turn right on 3rd St.
• Take the M St. Exit • The building will be on your left
between L and K Sts.

Associated Press
1100 13th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
The AP is at 1100 13th St. NW, at the corner at L and 13th. Nearest Metro is McPherson
Square. Farragut North is also within walking distance.

Hall of States
444 N. Capitol St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit Union Station to the front of the building. Head
right on Massachusetts Avenue for less than one block and take a left onto North Capitol
Street (heading towards the U.S. Capitol). The building is on your right at 444 North
Capitol Street. You will need an ID.

McClatchy Newspapers, Washington Bureau

700 12th Street NW, 10th floor, Washington, D.C. 20005
Take the ORANGE, RED or BLUE lines to the Metro Center Station. Exit using the 12th
and G Street exit. The classroom is located on the tenth floor, but students should wait for
the professor in the lobby, and he will be down at approximately 6:25 to escort the class up
to the classroom.

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NAFIS – John Forkenbrock
The Hall of States, 444 N. Capitol St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Take the Red Line to Union Station. When you exit Union Station go directly to your right
down Massachusetts Avenue. At the first intersection (North Capitol Street) go left toward
the Capitol. In one block you will cross E Street and North Capitol. The Hall of States is
located at the corner of E and North Capitol. It is an all glass building (greenish tint) and
looks like an inverted U. Enter the center set of revolving doors. You will be asked to show
an ID at the information desk. You will be given a bar coded pass that you will allow you
to open a set of gates to your right. (The directions on how to swipe the bar coded pass to
open the gates are noted on the gate). Go to the 4th floor – 419 (National Association of
Federally Impacted Schools) is located just off the elevator. Should there be a problem call
202-624-5455 for directions.

Amnesty International, USA

600 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, 5th floor Washington, DC 20003
Take the Orange or Blue Lines to the Eastern Market station. Upon exiting the station,
cross Pennsylvania Ave, and head west (left) down Pennsylvania. The building--located next
to the post office, is before 6th Street. The room is on the 5th Floor, but students should wait
for the professor in the front of the building, and he'll be down at about 6:25 to escort the
class into the building.

Course List
Courses in International Affairs FT10-4443
and Foreign Policy Global Policy Issues: Washington Engages
FT10-3023 the World
How Washington Really Works: FS10-5253
U.S. Foreign Policy Making The Millennium Development Goals:
FT10-3123 Milestones and Challenges (the required
U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: course for all students in the Ford global
Dynamics of Change scholars program)

FT10-3343 Courses in Communications

Peaceful Solutions: An Alternative FT10-3473
to Violence Media, Ethics and the Movies
FT10-3363 FT10-3693
International Human Rights Strategic Communication for the Policy
FT10-3373 Making Process
The Psychology and Rationality of Conflict, FT10-4483
Violence, and War The Mass Media and National Politics:
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How the Washington Press Corps Works American Politics

FT10-4493 Courses in Homeland or National Security

Press, Politics, and Power FT10-4623
FT10-3000E Managing the American Intelligence
Emerson Course Community

Courses in American Politics Courses on Leadership

FT10-3233 FT10-3417
Campaigning for a Cause – How Advocacy Power, Politics, and Prose
Groups Change the World FT10-3743
Essentials for Aspiring Leaders
FT10-3563
The Congressional Arena: Practical FT10 -3913
Problems and Impact Strategies Nonprofit Leadership and Management

FT10-3593 FT10-5003
Crime, Power, & Punishment: White Post-Graduate Professional
Collar Crime in the Halls of Congress Development Seminar
and the Executive Branch Courses on Business
FT10-3953 FT10-3803
Citizenship in a Multicultural Society Global Markets and International
Business Strategies
FT10-4583
How Washington Really Works: FT10-4843
Government and Business in the International Business-Case Studies
New Economic and Political Reality in the Strategic Management of
International Trade Affairs
Courses on Research
FT10-4883
FT10-4983
From Ideas to Actions the Anatomy of
Research & Writing
Entrepreneurship
Courses on Law and Criminal Justice
Courses on Courses on Science,
FT10-3783 Technology, Engineering, and Math
Introduction to Criminal Law and (STEM)
Criminal Procedure
FT10-4543
FT10-4283 Science, Technology, Society: Improving
International Organizations and Organizational and Individual Performance
Humanitarian Law
FT10-4543
FT10-3963 Forensic Psychology
Landmark Cases in Supreme Court
History: How the Law Shapes
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Notes

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The Washington Center
for Internships and Academic Seminars
1333 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036-2205
Phone: 202-238-7900
Fax: 202-238-7700
Toll Free: 800-486-8921
E-mail: info@twc.edu
www.twc.edu

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