NASA intern
Austin Every, an information technology major and graphic design minor, worked alongside graphic designers and social media managers to “get people excited about space technology in different ways.”
Academic information
The Washington Community Scholars' Center is committed to providing strong academic programs grounded in practical experiences in the diverse neighborhoods of Washington, DC.
Dates
Fall (end of August to mid December)
Spring (mid January to end of April)
Summer (mid May to end of July)
Credits
Semester:
WCSC Seminar Classes: 9 credits
Internship: 6 credits
15 credits
Summer:
WCSC Seminar Classes: 4 credits
Internship: 6 credits
10 credits
Classes
Classes vary each term. See the list below for courses offered the term in which you plan to participate. The list includes the General Education requirements met each term.
* meets this general education course
** meets this BENV course
Summer 2020 (Ryan Good)
WCS 384 The Urban Landscape: Race, Space and Inequality (3)
* One social science (sociology) and either LAS 301 or EDU 332
** BENV Exploring the past
WCS 300 Internship (6)
* Substitute for LAS 342
** Substitute for BENV 300
WCS 285 Internship Theory & Practice (1)
Fall 2020 (Kim Schmidt)
WCS 386 A Multicultural History of Washington, DC, 1930-2000 (3)
* Humanities elective (3) - Substitute for HIS 301 Studies in American History
** meets Exploring the Past
WCS 385 From Monuments to Murals: Exploring Social Issues Through DC's Public Art (3)
* Fine arts (3) - Substitute for ART 136
** BENV Understanding Self and Society
WCS 300 Internship (6)
* Substitute for LAS 342 and either LAS 301 or EDU 332
** Substitute for BENV 300
WCS 485 Servant Leadership (2)
** meets BENV 200
WCS 285 Internship Theory & Practice (1)
Spring 2021 (Ryan Good)
WCS 384 The Urban Landscape: Race, Space and Inequality (3)
* One social science (sociology) and either LAS 301 or EDU 332
** BENV Understanding Self and Society
WCS 375 People, Place & Community: The Politics & Practice of Community Development (3)
WCS 300 Internship (6)
* Substitute for LAS 342
** meets BENV 300
WCS 485 Servant Leadership (2)
** meets BENV 300
WCS 285 Internship Theory & Practice (1)
Summer 2021 (Kim Schmidt)
WCS 386 A Multicultural History of Washington, DC (3)
* Humanities elective (3) - Substitute for HIS 301 Studies in American History
and either LAS 301 or EDU 332
* meets Exploring the Past
WCS 300 Internship (6)
* Substitute for LAS 342
** meets BENV 300
WCS 285 Internship Theory & Practice (1)
Internships
Students can use internships to gain work experience and build a strong resume with
impressive job skills. Many WCSC students intern in culturally diverse settings, with
organizations working to address racism, injustice, violence and other social problems. Internships
are available in any major.
Contact
Elaine Suderman
Assistant Director of Cross-cultural Programs
Cross-cultural Program Office
College Hall second floor
sudermane@bluffton.edu
419-358-3360
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