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Summer Institute on International Development
| Objective | Internship |
| Eligibility | Academic seminars |
| Credits and Syllabus | Trip to Costa Rica |
| Cost | Faculty |
| Application & Deadline | Contact |
THIS PROGRAM IS ON HOLD AND WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2008
DATES: June 4 - August 3, 2007
Read what other students have to say about the Summer Institute: Testimonials
Read about the Summer Institute here:
The Mason Gazette
As conceived by our Director, Dr. Yehuda Lukacs, the Washington, DC based Summer Institute on International Development (SIID) offers a unique way to earn credit while gaining valuable career experience in the field of international development. The Summer Institute aims to:
- Familiarize students with international development issues
- Provide students with an opportunity to learn by participating in an internship in an organization in Washington, DC that is engaged in the provision of international development services
- Familiarize students with national and international development institutions and organizations
- Encourage students to reflect on their career goals and, if appropriate, to pursue studies that can lead to careers in the field of international development
The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, Mason and non-Mason students. Undergraduates should have a GPA of 2.5 or above and have completed at least 45 credit hours. Graduate students should have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
The Summer program provides up to 9 undergraduate or 6 graduate academic credits.
Undergraduate credit:
Options: Internship + Academic Seminars (Up to 9 undergrad credits)
GOVT 480 Internship + GOVT 496 Directed Readings & Research
or GLOA 495 Internship + GOVT 496 Directed Readings & Research
or NCLC 495 Experiential Learning (6 credits) + NCLC 475 Special Topics (3 credits)
Graduate credit:
Options: Internship + Academic Seminars (Up to 6 grad credits)
3 credits PUAD 794 Internship + 3 credits PUAD 796 Issues in Public Management
View the Syllabus
Total costs for Summer 2007 Institute apx. $6,190.
Without housing, cost is $3,265. Please let us know when you apply if you will need housing.
This included:
- Tuition for 9 undergraduate or 6 graduate credits
- Shared housing in apartments in Washington, D.C.
- Internship guidance and oversight
- Weekly academic seminars
- Transportation and entrance fees for academic excursions in Washington, DC and Costa Rica
- International Development Orientation
- Roundtrip airfare to Costa Rica
- Double-occupancy accommodations in Costa Rica
The fees did not include a non-refundable application fee, meals, books, transportation to and from the internship sites, passport fee, visa fee (if applicable for non-U.S. citizens) and a $300 security deposit for housing (paid DIRECTLY to Mason Abroad; refundable if room is left undamaged). In addition, participants are required to have medical insurance that covers them both in the U.S. and during the trip abroad.
Financial aid may apply. To see if you are eligible, please contact the Financial Aid Office at your home university. Mason students should pick up a Financial Aid Profile Form and cost breakdown from the Center for Global Education and take them to the Mason Financial Aid Office. Also visit our Money section, which outlines study abroad scholarships.
The application deadline for summer 2007 is April 6th. Normally, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as summer internships (especially with Federal agencies or the World Bank) in Washington, DC are quite competitive.
To apply, first, consult the How to Apply section then complete the online application and submit all supplementary materials.
Mason reserves the right to make any necessary changes, including adjustments in cost, in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
The core of the Summer Institute is the internship in Washington, DC. Students work with the program's Faculty Director to find an internship that matches their career goals and academic interests.
For further information on internship opportunities and resources please go to: Internship Resources
Students are also encouraged to take full advantage of the resume review, job interview practice and other professional services offered by Mason 's University Career Services in SUB 1, Room 348.
ACADEMIC SEMINARS AND SITE VISITS
Academic seminars address the basic concepts and theories of the field of international development. The seminars include topics on global economics, health and human/ecological security. Students will review literature, explore and define individual interests, and research and present a final paper in class. Guest speakers from various international organizations participate in and provide real-world perspectives for the academic seminars. Students also visit a variety of internationally-focused organizations in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
During the program’s final week, students travel to Costa Rica to experience first hand the challenges of international development. In conjunction with Earth Education International, our partner organization, students will visit development projects and agencies and meet with professionals in the field. The trip is a mandatory part of the program and will focus on integrating theory and practice with the themes of sustainable development, eco-tourism, human rights, peace education, fair trade and the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
Program Officer: Sarah Mournighan
Center for Global Education
Johnson Center, Room 235
4400 University Drive, MS 2B8
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-2106
Students at tropical park, Costa Rica
Students tour organic cosmetic factory,
Costa Rica(Photo credit: Dr Brack Brown)
Students enjoy exhilarating ride in traditional ox cart, Costa Rica(Photo courtesy: Brack Brown)
last updated: 3/10/08
