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Founded in 1976, the American Studies Program (ASP) has served hundreds of students as a "Washington, D.C. campus." ASP uses Washington as a stimulating educational laboratory where collegians gain hands on experience with an internship in their chosen field. Internships are tailored to fit the student's talents and aspirations and are available in a wide range of fields. Participants also explore pressing national and international issues in public policy seminars that are issue oriented, interdisciplinary and led by ASP faculty and Washington professionals. Beginning in fall 2008, students will select between a Public Affairs or Marketplace track. Both tracks examine the same public issues and culminate in-field projects assessing those issues in light of biblical principles and Christian responsibility. However, students in the Public Affairs Track will use policy concepts to evaluate contending approaches while students in the Martketplace Track will analyze the issues by assessing how business and commercial environments shape different perspectives. The aim of the program is to help Council schools prepare their students to live faithfully in contemporary society as followers of Christ. Students earn 16 semester hours of credit.
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Contact: Monica Hardy, Provost Office (214-333-5377)
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