The Washington Semester

Courses

• PAF 9615: Who Makes Policy? (3 credits)
• PAF 9115: Intergovernmental Relations (3 credits)
• PAF 9192 Fellowship in Public Affairs (6 credits); a high-value internship experience that requires each student to work a minimum of 28 hours per week for 15 weeks in a government agency, congressional office, or nonprofit organization

For questions about program courses, contact MSPIA.Advisement@baruch.cuny.edu

Internships

Internship placements are matched with each student’s level of preparation and career goals. Previous in-person placements include:

• Congressman Adriano Espaillat
• Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez
• Minority Business Development Agency
• State Department
• Center for Civilians in Conflict
• Food & Water Watch
• Inter-American Development Bank
• National Association of Latino Elected Officials
• National Women’s Law Center
• Truth Initiative

For internship questions contact Faculty Director Yvette LaGonterie yvette.lagonterie@baruch.cuny.edu

Applications are due on March 31 and will be considered on a first-come basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged as the number of seats is limited. To be eligible for the program, students must have a minimum of 9 credits completed (with a grade) at the start of the fall semester, be in good standing with no blocks on their student record and hold a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

• All qualifying applicants will be asked to interview with the Washington Semester faculty followed by a meeting with a member of the Marxe Dean’s Office to ensure they understand the administrative requirements for Marxe Study Away programs.
• Interviews and meetings will be held in-person or via video conference service or telephone.
• Students will be notified of their selection by April 30 and will receive an offer agreement from the Marxe Dean’s Office.
• Once students receive their formal acceptance, they will be registered for the Washington Semester courses by the Marxe Advisement Team.
• Accepted students must pay Baruch College tuition and fees for 12-credits and remain enrolled for 12-credits during the fall semester.
• The receipt of a graduate assistantship and/or the LCU Scholarship is not permitted while in the Washington Semester program.
• Financial aid or other scholarships may be received, but students should contact the Baruch College Office of Financial Aid about their eligibility status.
• Accepted students must contact Faculty Director Yvette LaGonterie yvette.lagonterie@baruch.cuny.edu about their internship placement. It is not possible for students to arrange internships without prior approval from the faculty director.