Washington Semester Program Course Offerings

• Each semester program student will work in an internship in Washington, D.C. within the field of their choice. The program structure allows students to work nearly full-time in their internship, which increases their chances of securing some of the most competitive internships.
• Most students will earn this credit with PSC 3692, but other options exist for students in need of credit elsewhere (ex. Business, Journalism/News, Public Relations, etc.). Please contact Mollie Moore (Mollie_Moore1@baylor.edu) with any questions about alternative internship course listings.

Public Policy Innovation Course - 3 Credit Hours

• This team-taught course will examine the role of public and private actors in the making and implementation of public policies directed to address complex problems. There will be a special focus on the collaborative efforts of government and nonprofit entities--including faith-based organizations--as they seek solutions that contribute to the public good. Each semester, the faculty members will select three new complex problems to explore in detail.
  • Fall 2021 Course Topics: 1) Environmental Science 2) Family and Population 3) Ethics of Social Media/Big Data
  • Spring 2022 Course Topics: 1) American Diplomacy 2) Theology and Philosophy of Work 3) Technology and Warfare
• This course is only offered as part of the Baylor in Washington Semester Program and will feature many experts who live and work in Washington.
• This course may be contracted to meet Honors Program requirements.

Research & Writing Seminar - 3 Credit Hours

• Each semester program student will complete an independent research project on a topic of their choice during their time in Washington. Not only will students have access to Washington's wealth of resources to aid in their work, but upon completion of the project, each student will have produced a high-quality writing sample to be used for future applications to law school, graduate school, or for employment.
• Students who must complete an undergraduate thesis may earn thesis credit for research completed in this program.