Summer Camps & Programs

Program Description

Georgetown University

Summer Programs for High School Students
Washington, D.C.

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Summer Programs for High School Students
Georgetown University
Box 571006
Washington, D.C. 20057-1006
202-687-8700
Fax: 202-687-8954
http://scs.georgetown.edu/sphs/

Type of Program: Academic enrichment and college preparation
Participants: Coeducational, grades 10–12, depending upon program
Enrollment: 400–500
Program Dates: College Prep Program, one 5-week session in June and July; Summer College for High School Students, two 5-week sessions, June to July and July to August; Gateway to Business for High School Students, one 5-week session in July and August; International Relations Program, one week in July; American Politics, one week in July; Journalism Workshop, one week in July
Head of Program: Veronica DiConti, Associate Dean of Summer Programs

Location

The programs take place on the Georgetown University campus in Washington, D.C. Participants take advantage of the cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities abounding in the nation’s capital.

Program Offerings

Summer College for High School Students Outstanding high school students are offered the opportunity to expand their studies with college courses taken in an intensive yet supportive college environment. Students live on campus and attend classes with undergraduate Georgetown students. A limited number of students are accepted for each session.
    A student enrolls in one or two courses appropriate to his or her interests, background, and previous academic achievement. Courses include business administration, biology, computer science, economics, English, fine arts, government, history, languages, math, philosophy, physics, psychology, sociology, and theology. A typical full-time course load for a five-week session is 6 credits. Students may enroll for both sessions with the approval of the director.
    To be admitted into the program, nonnative speakers of English must send evidence of sufficient English language ability (TOEFL, CELT, ALIGU, or other standardized test scores).
Gateway to Business for High School Students This program gives students the opportunity to explore the area of business through an intensive five-week, 3-credit course. Participants in the program are treated as college students and receive college credit on successful completion of the course. Areas covered include finance, marketing, accounting, management, communications, strategy, planning, organizational behavior, information systems, and business law. There are field trips to businesses in the area to provide participants with hands-on knowledge of a working industry. The program ultimately allows students to gain a better understanding of the business world and enables them to determine whether business school is something they would like to pursue.
International Relations Program This program provides an opportunity for high school students to acquire intercultural awareness through an exploration of the complex nature of international relations and the ethical implications of foreign-policy decisions. The program is designed to take advantage of Georgetown University’s resources as a leading center of international studies located in the nation’s capital. This challenging program combines lectures by members of Georgetown’s faculty and distinguished guest speakers; visits to governmental departments, agencies, or international organizations; small-group discussions; and an international crisis simulation. This approach helps students develop conceptual tools for understanding complex issues.
College Preparatory Program The Georgetown University College Preparatory Program helps high school students solidify and advance English and math fundamentals and prepare for the SAT and college admissions process. It is designed to help students improve their academic performance while in high school and get a jump start on getting into the college of their choice. Included are SAT test-taking workshops and practice exams that cover all sections, in addition to diagnostic tests and personalized reports. Students also learn to improve their critical thinking and composition and writing skills, develop their math expertise, and enhance their research and study skills. Students are immersed in the full Georgetown experience—living, sharing meals, socializing, and exchanging ideas with fellow students and faculty members.
American Politics and Public Affairs Program Washington, D.C., is all about power and politics, and there is no better place to study them than Georgetown. The American Politics and Public Affairs Program gives students a distinctively Georgetown view of the people, the institutions, and the processes that shape the nation’s policies. The program helps students examine the interaction among Congress, the president, and the courts and visit the places where they work. Participants put what they have learned into practice through a simulated political campaign.
Journalism Workshop Students who want to make their voices heard participate in the Journalism Workshop. Participants choose photojournalism, print journalism, or both and learn about the special challenges a Washington journalist faces. Students explore topics such as ethics, media, and law and craft strategies to develop sources. A body of work is produced that is displayed on a Web site that students develop in the media lab.

Enrollment

Georgetown University’s summer programs enroll students from across the United States and from several other countries.

Extra Opportunities and Activities

Many trips and activities are organized by program counselors, including area sightseeing and cultural and sports events.

Facilities

In addition to the University dormitories for residential participants, all students have access to the University library and to the sports/gym complex.

Staff

Courses are taught by Georgetown University faculty members, and there is a full-time staff of trained counselors who live in the dormitories.

Costs

For the 2007 College Prep Program, tuition was $3100. Room and board cost $2215 for an air-conditioned double room. Pay-as-you-go dining is also available. Provisions should be made for approximately $75 per course for books. Costs are subject to change for the 2008 program year.
    For the Summer College for High School Juniors, tuition in 2007 was $965 per credit. Room and board cost $2215 for an air-conditioned double room. Food is also available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Books and personal expenses are not included. Costs are subject to change for the 2008 program year.
    Tuition, room, board, and selected recreational activities for the International Relations Program in 2007 cost $1575 for resident students; commuting students paid $1100. (Costs are subject to change for the 2008 program year.

Financial Aid

A limited number of partial tuition scholarships are available for the College Prep Program and the Summer College for High School Students.

Application Timetable

Applications are available now. Interested students may request a catalog by visiting http://scs.georgetown.edu/sphs/.