The Social Impact and Entrepreneurship Program is partnering with The Washington Center (TWC) to provide:
- Internship development—TWC has over 40 years’ experience in offering academic internships in Washington, DC.
- Staff, services, and space—with a staff of 90, TWC hosts more than 2,000 students annually and provides turnkey students services, as well as state-of-the-art classroom facilities.
- Connections—the program will benefit from TWC’s on-the-ground administrative infrastructure, and provides extensive expertise and connections to organizations working around the globe in social innovation.
- Residential facilities—live with students from around the globe. Stay in newly renovated dorms in the heart of Washington DC.
Course Credits
Students in this program will earn a total of 16 credit hours, eight for the internship and four for the two required courses. The program includes classes on social entrepreneurship, guest lecturers, and site visits. The credit hours can be used to satisfy a social sciences cluster.
Coursework
Students will attend two courses on social entrepreneurship at state of the art academic facilities. Courses are designed to provide a practical understanding of the social entrepreneurial ecosystem and will develop leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- SEN 202 Corporate Social Responsibility (4 credit hours)
- SEN 203 Environmental Markets (4 credit hours)
- SEN 394A Internship in Social Entrepreneurship (8 credit hours)
Internship
Intern at local, national, and international governmental agencies, non-profits, and private enterprises. Gain practical social entrepreneurial experience at world-renowned institutions.