the most excitinG citY — at the most vibrant time

Dear Graduate,

As a new graduate, you face the difficult challenge of distinguishing yourself from others. I imagine you look forward to the journey ahead with excitement, and perhaps a bit of trepidation, knowing that the decisions and investments you make now will shape the direction of your life.

I urge you to consider the Graduate Gateway Program and the many ways in which it can enhance your future.

Students come to Graduate Gateway for many reasons. Some want to test the waters before enrolling in a graduate program at AU or another university. Others want to make connections as a stepping stone to a career in Washington, D.C. Still others want challenging internship opportunities to gain valuable experience and a competitive edge as they seek a permanent position. And all want to build networks and enjoy this vibrant, international community of people who are engaged in the events of our time.

Washington ranks among the top U.S. cities for young professionals. Average incomes and starting salaries are high, unemployment low. The city thrives on young, well educated, career-minded people. We want you to be part of that. Our professors have years of practical as well as academic experience. They will help place you in tailored internships, introduce you to key leaders in your field, and advise you in your graduate school or full-time job search. Students leave Graduate Gateway saying they have found new direction in their lives.

If these opportunities appeal to you, please take a close look at Graduate Gateway. I am confident our programs and the contacts you make will open many doors on your lifelong personal and professional journey.

Sincerely,

Donna M. Fish, Ph.D., Dean

You’ve recently completed your college degree and should be extremely

proud of this accomplishment. Now you find yourself facing one of the

most challenging employment markets in more than three decades. This

economy will surely improve and, as it does, the best opportunities will go

to candidates with the most experience. The Washington Semester Graduate

Gateway Program is designed to ensure that you have the qualifications you

need to stand out from the crowd.

While some of your fellow graduates are already enrolled in graduate

degree programs, perhaps you waited, not yet ready to take the GRE’s,

commit time and money to a full graduate education, or give up job search

hopes. Our Graduate Gateway Program is the perfect solution, at the perfect

time. No GRE’s. No lengthy interview process. Just the experience you want,

the real-world education you need, and an opportunity that could possibly

launch your career.

advance Your career in the nation’s caPital

Positive chanGe You can count on

Already in the job market and don’t like the

road you’re on? Or, perhaps you’re ready

to experience an entirely different career

path? American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program is

the perfect platform for restarting your

career and discovering your real passion.

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Get a jump on the job market and a head start on your master’s degree with the washington semester Graduate Gateway Program at american university!

fall or spring semester

GatewaY to success

wsp.american.edu/grad

American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program

positions you at the center of the nation’s capital. Whatever you’re

looking for, you’ll find it here: from professional hockey, baseball, football,

and basketball to museums, art galleries, and performing art centers.

Popular activities also include the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, White

House tours, area wine festivals, D.C. nightlife, and exploring D.C.’s unique

neighborhoods, including historic Georgetown.

And you’ll be more than a tourist; as a Graduate Gateway student,

you’ll live in an apartment on world-famous Capitol Hill, a location that

affords you access to the movers and shakers helping to shape policy

here and abroad.

the most excitinG citY — at the most vibrant time

Dear Graduate,

As a new graduate, you face the difficult challenge of distinguishing yourself from others. I imagine you look forward to the journey ahead with excitement, and perhaps a bit of trepidation, knowing that the decisions and investments you make now will shape the direction of your life.

I urge you to consider the Graduate Gateway Program and the many ways in which it can enhance your future.

Students come to Graduate Gateway for many reasons. Some want to test the waters before enrolling in a graduate program at AU or another university. Others want to make connections as a stepping stone to a career in Washington, D.C. Still others want challenging internship opportunities to gain valuable experience and a competitive edge as they seek a permanent position. And all want to build networks and enjoy this vibrant, international community of people who are engaged in the events of our time.

Washington ranks among the top U.S. cities for young professionals. Average incomes and starting salaries are high, unemployment low. The city thrives on young, well educated, career-minded people. We want you to be part of that. Our professors have years of practical as well as academic experience. They will help place you in tailored internships, introduce you to key leaders in your field, and advise you in your graduate school or full-time job search. Students leave Graduate Gateway saying they have found new direction in their lives.

If these opportunities appeal to you, please take a close look at Graduate Gateway. I am confident our programs and the contacts you make will open many doors on your lifelong personal and professional journey.

Sincerely,

Donna M. Fish, Ph.D., Dean

You’ve recently completed your college degree and should be extremely

proud of this accomplishment. Now you find yourself facing one of the

most challenging employment markets in more than three decades. This

economy will surely improve and, as it does, the best opportunities will go

to candidates with the most experience. The Washington Semester Graduate

Gateway Program is designed to ensure that you have the qualifications you

need to stand out from the crowd.

While some of your fellow graduates are already enrolled in graduate

degree programs, perhaps you waited, not yet ready to take the GRE’s,

commit time and money to a full graduate education, or give up job search

hopes. Our Graduate Gateway Program is the perfect solution, at the perfect

time. No GRE’s. No lengthy interview process. Just the experience you want,

the real-world education you need, and an opportunity that could possibly

launch your career.

advance Your career in the nation’s caPital

Positive chanGe You can count on

Already in the job market and don’t like the

road you’re on? Or, perhaps you’re ready

to experience an entirely different career

path? American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program is

the perfect platform for restarting your

career and discovering your real passion.

NO POSTAGENECESSARYIF MAILED

IN THEUNITED STATES

washinGton semester Graduate GatewaY ProGramamerican universitY4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NWWASHINGTON DC 20078-4916

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 10093 WASHINGTON DC

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sGet a jump on the job market and a head start on your master’s degree with the washington semester Graduate Gateway Program at american university!

fall or spring semester

GatewaY to success

wsp.american.edu/grad

American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program

positions you at the center of the nation’s capital. Whatever you’re

looking for, you’ll find it here: from professional hockey, baseball, football,

and basketball to museums, art galleries, and performing art centers.

Popular activities also include the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, White

House tours, area wine festivals, D.C. nightlife, and exploring D.C.’s unique

neighborhoods, including historic Georgetown.

And you’ll be more than a tourist; as a Graduate Gateway student,

you’ll live in an apartment on world-famous Capitol Hill, a location that

affords you access to the movers and shakers helping to shape policy

here and abroad.

the most excitinG citY — at the most vibrant time

Dear Graduate,

As a new graduate, you face the difficult challenge of distinguishing yourself from others. I imagine you look forward to the journey ahead with excitement, and perhaps a bit of trepidation, knowing that the decisions and investments you make now will shape the direction of your life.

I urge you to consider the Graduate Gateway Program and the many ways in which it can enhance your future.

Students come to Graduate Gateway for many reasons. Some want to test the waters before enrolling in a graduate program at AU or another university. Others want to make connections as a stepping stone to a career in Washington, D.C. Still others want challenging internship opportunities to gain valuable experience and a competitive edge as they seek a permanent position. And all want to build networks and enjoy this vibrant, international community of people who are engaged in the events of our time.

Washington ranks among the top U.S. cities for young professionals. Average incomes and starting salaries are high, unemployment low. The city thrives on young, well educated, career-minded people. We want you to be part of that. Our professors have years of practical as well as academic experience. They will help place you in tailored internships, introduce you to key leaders in your field, and advise you in your graduate school or full-time job search. Students leave Graduate Gateway saying they have found new direction in their lives.

If these opportunities appeal to you, please take a close look at Graduate Gateway. I am confident our programs and the contacts you make will open many doors on your lifelong personal and professional journey.

Sincerely,

Donna M. Fish, Ph.D., Dean

You’ve recently completed your college degree and should be extremely

proud of this accomplishment. Now you find yourself facing one of the

most challenging employment markets in more than three decades. This

economy will surely improve and, as it does, the best opportunities will go

to candidates with the most experience. The Washington Semester Graduate

Gateway Program is designed to ensure that you have the qualifications you

need to stand out from the crowd.

While some of your fellow graduates are already enrolled in graduate

degree programs, perhaps you waited, not yet ready to take the GRE’s,

commit time and money to a full graduate education, or give up job search

hopes. Our Graduate Gateway Program is the perfect solution, at the perfect

time. No GRE’s. No lengthy interview process. Just the experience you want,

the real-world education you need, and an opportunity that could possibly

launch your career.

advance Your career in the nation’s caPital

Positive chanGe You can count on

Already in the job market and don’t like the

road you’re on? Or, perhaps you’re ready

to experience an entirely different career

path? American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program is

the perfect platform for restarting your

career and discovering your real passion.

NO POSTAGENECESSARYIF MAILED

IN THEUNITED STATES

washinGton semester Graduate GatewaY ProGramamerican universitY4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NWWASHINGTON DC 20078-4916

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 10093 WASHINGTON DC

POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE

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Get a jump on the job market and a head start on your master’s degree with the washington semester Graduate Gateway Program at american university!

fall or spring semester

GatewaY to success

wsp.american.edu/grad

American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program

positions you at the center of the nation’s capital. Whatever you’re

looking for, you’ll find it here: from professional hockey, baseball, football,

and basketball to museums, art galleries, and performing art centers.

Popular activities also include the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, White

House tours, area wine festivals, D.C. nightlife, and exploring D.C.’s unique

neighborhoods, including historic Georgetown.

And you’ll be more than a tourist; as a Graduate Gateway student,

you’ll live in an apartment on world-famous Capitol Hill, a location that

affords you access to the movers and shakers helping to shape policy

here and abroad.

the most excitinG citY — at the most vibrant time

Dear Graduate,

As a new graduate, you face the difficult challenge of distinguishing yourself from others. I imagine you look forward to the journey ahead with excitement, and perhaps a bit of trepidation, knowing that the decisions and investments you make now will shape the direction of your life.

I urge you to consider the Graduate Gateway Program and the many ways in which it can enhance your future.

Students come to Graduate Gateway for many reasons. Some want to test the waters before enrolling in a graduate program at AU or another university. Others want to make connections as a stepping stone to a career in Washington, D.C. Still others want challenging internship opportunities to gain valuable experience and a competitive edge as they seek a permanent position. And all want to build networks and enjoy this vibrant, international community of people who are engaged in the events of our time.

Washington ranks among the top U.S. cities for young professionals. Average incomes and starting salaries are high, unemployment low. The city thrives on young, well educated, career-minded people. We want you to be part of that. Our professors have years of practical as well as academic experience. They will help place you in tailored internships, introduce you to key leaders in your field, and advise you in your graduate school or full-time job search. Students leave Graduate Gateway saying they have found new direction in their lives.

If these opportunities appeal to you, please take a close look at Graduate Gateway. I am confident our programs and the contacts you make will open many doors on your lifelong personal and professional journey.

Sincerely,

Donna M. Fish, Ph.D., Dean

You’ve recently completed your college degree and should be extremely

proud of this accomplishment. Now you find yourself facing one of the

most challenging employment markets in more than three decades. This

economy will surely improve and, as it does, the best opportunities will go

to candidates with the most experience. The Washington Semester Graduate

Gateway Program is designed to ensure that you have the qualifications you

need to stand out from the crowd.

While some of your fellow graduates are already enrolled in graduate

degree programs, perhaps you waited, not yet ready to take the GRE’s,

commit time and money to a full graduate education, or give up job search

hopes. Our Graduate Gateway Program is the perfect solution, at the perfect

time. No GRE’s. No lengthy interview process. Just the experience you want,

the real-world education you need, and an opportunity that could possibly

launch your career.

advance Your career in the nation’s caPital

Positive chanGe You can count on

Already in the job market and don’t like the

road you’re on? Or, perhaps you’re ready

to experience an entirely different career

path? American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program is

the perfect platform for restarting your

career and discovering your real passion.

NO POSTAGENECESSARYIF MAILED

IN THEUNITED STATES

washinGton semester Graduate GatewaY ProGramamerican universitY4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NWWASHINGTON DC 20078-4916

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 10093 WASHINGTON DC

POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE

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Get a jump on the job market and a head start on your master’s degree with the washington semester Graduate Gateway Program at american university!

fall or spring semester

GatewaY to success

wsp.american.edu/grad

American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program

positions you at the center of the nation’s capital. Whatever you’re

looking for, you’ll find it here: from professional hockey, baseball, football,

and basketball to museums, art galleries, and performing art centers.

Popular activities also include the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, White

House tours, area wine festivals, D.C. nightlife, and exploring D.C.’s unique

neighborhoods, including historic Georgetown.

And you’ll be more than a tourist; as a Graduate Gateway student,

you’ll live in an apartment on world-famous Capitol Hill, a location that

affords you access to the movers and shakers helping to shape policy

here and abroad.

The Graduate Gateway Program allows

you to ease into your graduate education,

affording you the freedom to take your

life in any direction you choose. To start

your academic or career path centered on

real experiences, real results, and real

success, fill out and return the attached

reply card today. Or visit us online at

wsp.american.edu/grad. We look forward

to helping you find the key to unlock your

gateway to success!

o Applied Politics

o Communication and New Media

o Global Business

o History

o International Affairs

Yes! I’m ready to unlock my gateway to success. Please send me more information on the following Graduate Gateway Programs:

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail

Undergraduate College

Graduation Date

Visit wsp.american.edu/grad for more information and to apply online.

What could be better than studying international relations in a major global center of international diplomacy? Washington, D.C., is home to the key players in international policy making, and this is your opportunity to get involved. The program consists of a seminar in International Affairs (3 credits), a course elective from the School of International Service (3 credits), and an internship in the field of international affairs (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:U.S. Department of State, Office of International

Security OperationsAmnesty InternationalCenter for U.S. Global EngagementHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsRefugees InternationalEmbassy of MexicoEmbassy of AustraliaThe Atlantic Council of the United StatesSave Darfur CoalitionInstitute for Policy StudiesAmerican-Israeli Public Affairs Committee

Launch your career in the fast lane of real-world business and domestic and global trade, gaining invaluable experience in the city that runs America. The program includes a graduate seminar in Global Business and Trade (3 credits), a course elective from the Kogod School of Business (3 credits), and an internship in the field of global business (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:International Trade AdministrationA.G. Edwards U.S. Business and Industry CouncilFederal Trade CommissionMarket News InternationalCenter for Economic JusticeWorld Bank GroupAARP – Economic Issues TeamU.S. House Committee on Ways and MeansNational Association of State TreasurersU.S. Small Business AdministrationAmeriprise Financial Services

international affairs

Global business

The digital age is built around professionals who understand media and know how to communicate clearly and concisely on a minute-by-minute basis. Our newsworthy program includes a seminar in advanced washington media (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Communication (3 credits), and an internship in the field of media/communication (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:ABC NewsCNNFox 5 NewsNBC WashingtonNational Geographic Television and FilmUSA Weekend MagazineMSNBCVoice of AmericaThe Hill NewspaperWashington Post ExpressDallas Morning NewsPeace Corps Press OfficePolitico

communication and new media

n Ease your way into the advanced degree process

(no GRE exam required) n Test out a potential career pathn Learn from esteemed educators and visionary

professionalsn Transform an internship into a real job opportunityn Connect with fellow students from across the

country and around the worldn Live on Capitol Hilln Experience all the culture, excitement, and

world-class events of the nation’s capital

Jump-start your career with American University’s

Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program,

a hands-on experience that includes two graduate-

level courses, an internship, and all the excitement

of Washington, D.C. This exclusive program is the

perfect opportunity for you to:

live uP to Your Potential—

and then exceed itGraduate GatewaY ProGrams of studY

There’s no better location to learn firsthand about American and global politics than Washington, D.C. Gateway students enjoy a seminar in Applied American Politics (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Public Affairs (3 credits), and an internship in the field of applied politics (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:Democratic National CommitteeRepublican National CommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Chamber of CommerceCongressional OfficesCenter for Strategic and International StudiesAmerican Enterprise InstituteOffice of Legislative CounselU.S. Department of DefenseThe Nature ConservancyAmerican Democracy InstituteU.S. Department of Homeland Security

aPPlied Politics

First you’ll choose your field of study, earning

7 graduate credit hours that are transferable

to most graduate and professional schools,

and then you’ll select from a robust list

of power-packed, three-day-per-week

internships. From Congressional offices, the

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and

the Smithsonian Institution to The Nature

Conservancy, Save Darfur Coalition, the World

Bank Group, CNN’s Washington Bureau, and

many more, our Graduate Gateway Program

gives you the chance to gain practical

experience while making invaluable contacts

for future job prospects.

Rich in history and tradition, Washington, D.C., is home to some of the world’s most precious historical artifacts, as well as the institutions that study them. Students participate in a seminar in public history (3 credits), a course elective in the Department of History (3 credits), and an internship in the field of history (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:The National Trust for Historic PreservationThe Library of CongressNational Endowment for the HumanitiesCivil War Preservation TrustThe U.S. Capitol Historical SocietyThe Smithsonian InstituteFord’s TheaterNational Museum of American HistoryNational Portrait Gallery/National Museum of American ArtNational Museum of the American IndianFrederick Douglass National Historic Site

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The Graduate Gateway Program allows

you to ease into your graduate education,

affording you the freedom to take your

life in any direction you choose. To start

your academic or career path centered on

real experiences, real results, and real

success, fill out and return the attached

reply card today. Or visit us online at

wsp.american.edu/grad. We look forward

to helping you find the key to unlock your

gateway to success!

o Applied Politics

o Communication and New Media

o Global Business

o History

o International Affairs

Yes! I’m ready to unlock my gateway to success. Please send me more information on the following Graduate Gateway Programs:

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail

Undergraduate College

Graduation Date

Visit wsp.american.edu/grad for more information and to apply online.

What could be better than studying international relations in a major global center of international diplomacy? Washington, D.C., is home to the key players in international policy making, and this is your opportunity to get involved. The program consists of a seminar in International Affairs (3 credits), a course elective from the School of International Service (3 credits), and an internship in the field of international affairs (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:U.S. Department of State, Office of International

Security OperationsAmnesty InternationalCenter for U.S. Global EngagementHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsRefugees InternationalEmbassy of MexicoEmbassy of AustraliaThe Atlantic Council of the United StatesSave Darfur CoalitionInstitute for Policy StudiesAmerican-Israeli Public Affairs Committee

Launch your career in the fast lane of real-world business and domestic and global trade, gaining invaluable experience in the city that runs America. The program includes a graduate seminar in Global Business and Trade (3 credits), a course elective from the Kogod School of Business (3 credits), and an internship in the field of global business (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:International Trade AdministrationA.G. Edwards U.S. Business and Industry CouncilFederal Trade CommissionMarket News InternationalCenter for Economic JusticeWorld Bank GroupAARP – Economic Issues TeamU.S. House Committee on Ways and MeansNational Association of State TreasurersU.S. Small Business AdministrationAmeriprise Financial Services

international affairs

Global business

The digital age is built around professionals who understand media and know how to communicate clearly and concisely on a minute-by-minute basis. Our newsworthy program includes a seminar in advanced washington media (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Communication (3 credits), and an internship in the field of media/communication (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:ABC NewsCNNFox 5 NewsNBC WashingtonNational Geographic Television and FilmUSA Weekend MagazineMSNBCVoice of AmericaThe Hill NewspaperWashington Post ExpressDallas Morning NewsPeace Corps Press OfficePolitico

communication and new media

n Ease your way into the advanced degree process

(no GRE exam required) n Test out a potential career pathn Learn from esteemed educators and visionary

professionalsn Transform an internship into a real job opportunityn Connect with fellow students from across the

country and around the worldn Live on Capitol Hilln Experience all the culture, excitement, and

world-class events of the nation’s capital

Jump-start your career with American University’s

Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program,

a hands-on experience that includes two graduate-

level courses, an internship, and all the excitement

of Washington, D.C. This exclusive program is the

perfect opportunity for you to:

live uP to Your Potential—

and then exceed itGraduate GatewaY ProGrams of studY

There’s no better location to learn firsthand about American and global politics than Washington, D.C. Gateway students enjoy a seminar in Applied American Politics (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Public Affairs (3 credits), and an internship in the field of applied politics (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:Democratic National CommitteeRepublican National CommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Chamber of CommerceCongressional OfficesCenter for Strategic and International StudiesAmerican Enterprise InstituteOffice of Legislative CounselU.S. Department of DefenseThe Nature ConservancyAmerican Democracy InstituteU.S. Department of Homeland Security

aPPlied Politics

First you’ll choose your field of study, earning

7 graduate credit hours that are transferable

to most graduate and professional schools,

and then you’ll select from a robust list

of power-packed, three-day-per-week

internships. From Congressional offices, the

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and

the Smithsonian Institution to The Nature

Conservancy, Save Darfur Coalition, the World

Bank Group, CNN’s Washington Bureau, and

many more, our Graduate Gateway Program

gives you the chance to gain practical

experience while making invaluable contacts

for future job prospects.

Rich in history and tradition, Washington, D.C., is home to some of the world’s most precious historical artifacts, as well as the institutions that study them. Students participate in a seminar in public history (3 credits), a course elective in the Department of History (3 credits), and an internship in the field of history (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:The National Trust for Historic PreservationThe Library of CongressNational Endowment for the HumanitiesCivil War Preservation TrustThe U.S. Capitol Historical SocietyThe Smithsonian InstituteFord’s TheaterNational Museum of American HistoryNational Portrait Gallery/National Museum of American ArtNational Museum of the American IndianFrederick Douglass National Historic Site

historY

Code: FHDSSP11

The Graduate Gateway Program allows

you to ease into your graduate education,

affording you the freedom to take your

life in any direction you choose. To start

your academic or career path centered on

real experiences, real results, and real

success, fill out and return the attached

reply card today. Or visit us online at

wsp.american.edu/grad. We look forward

to helping you find the key to unlock your

gateway to success!

o Applied Politics

o Communication and New Media

o Global Business

o History

o International Affairs

Yes! I’m ready to unlock my gateway to success. Please send me more information on the following Graduate Gateway Programs:

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail

Undergraduate College

Graduation Date

Visit wsp.american.edu/grad for more information and to apply online.

What could be better than studying international relations in a major global center of international diplomacy? Washington, D.C., is home to the key players in international policy making, and this is your opportunity to get involved. The program consists of a seminar in International Affairs (3 credits), a course elective from the School of International Service (3 credits), and an internship in the field of international affairs (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:U.S. Department of State, Office of International

Security OperationsAmnesty InternationalCenter for U.S. Global EngagementHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsRefugees InternationalEmbassy of MexicoEmbassy of AustraliaThe Atlantic Council of the United StatesSave Darfur CoalitionInstitute for Policy StudiesAmerican-Israeli Public Affairs Committee

Launch your career in the fast lane of real-world business and domestic and global trade, gaining invaluable experience in the city that runs America. The program includes a graduate seminar in Global Business and Trade (3 credits), a course elective from the Kogod School of Business (3 credits), and an internship in the field of global business (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:International Trade AdministrationA.G. Edwards U.S. Business and Industry CouncilFederal Trade CommissionMarket News InternationalCenter for Economic JusticeWorld Bank GroupAARP – Economic Issues TeamU.S. House Committee on Ways and MeansNational Association of State TreasurersU.S. Small Business AdministrationAmeriprise Financial Services

international affairs

Global business

The digital age is built around professionals who understand media and know how to communicate clearly and concisely on a minute-by-minute basis. Our newsworthy program includes a seminar in advanced washington media (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Communication (3 credits), and an internship in the field of media/communication (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:ABC NewsCNNFox 5 NewsNBC WashingtonNational Geographic Television and FilmUSA Weekend MagazineMSNBCVoice of AmericaThe Hill NewspaperWashington Post ExpressDallas Morning NewsPeace Corps Press OfficePolitico

communication and new media

n Ease your way into the advanced degree process

(no GRE exam required) n Test out a potential career pathn Learn from esteemed educators and visionary

professionalsn Transform an internship into a real job opportunityn Connect with fellow students from across the

country and around the worldn Live on Capitol Hilln Experience all the culture, excitement, and

world-class events of the nation’s capital

Jump-start your career with American University’s

Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program,

a hands-on experience that includes two graduate-

level courses, an internship, and all the excitement

of Washington, D.C. This exclusive program is the

perfect opportunity for you to:

live uP to Your Potential—

and then exceed itGraduate GatewaY ProGrams of studY

There’s no better location to learn firsthand about American and global politics than Washington, D.C. Gateway students enjoy a seminar in Applied American Politics (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Public Affairs (3 credits), and an internship in the field of applied politics (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:Democratic National CommitteeRepublican National CommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Chamber of CommerceCongressional OfficesCenter for Strategic and International StudiesAmerican Enterprise InstituteOffice of Legislative CounselU.S. Department of DefenseThe Nature ConservancyAmerican Democracy InstituteU.S. Department of Homeland Security

aPPlied Politics

First you’ll choose your field of study, earning

7 graduate credit hours that are transferable

to most graduate and professional schools,

and then you’ll select from a robust list

of power-packed, three-day-per-week

internships. From Congressional offices, the

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and

the Smithsonian Institution to The Nature

Conservancy, Save Darfur Coalition, the World

Bank Group, CNN’s Washington Bureau, and

many more, our Graduate Gateway Program

gives you the chance to gain practical

experience while making invaluable contacts

for future job prospects.

Rich in history and tradition, Washington, D.C., is home to some of the world’s most precious historical artifacts, as well as the institutions that study them. Students participate in a seminar in public history (3 credits), a course elective in the Department of History (3 credits), and an internship in the field of history (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:The National Trust for Historic PreservationThe Library of CongressNational Endowment for the HumanitiesCivil War Preservation TrustThe U.S. Capitol Historical SocietyThe Smithsonian InstituteFord’s TheaterNational Museum of American HistoryNational Portrait Gallery/National Museum of American ArtNational Museum of the American IndianFrederick Douglass National Historic Site

historY

Code: FHDSSP11

The Graduate Gateway Program allows

you to ease into your graduate education,

affording you the freedom to take your

life in any direction you choose. To start

your academic or career path centered on

real experiences, real results, and real

success, fill out and return the attached

reply card today. Or visit us online at

wsp.american.edu/grad. We look forward

to helping you find the key to unlock your

gateway to success!

o Applied Politics

o Communication and New Media

o Global Business

o History

o International Affairs

Yes! I’m ready to unlock my gateway to success. Please send me more information on the following Graduate Gateway Programs:

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail

Undergraduate College

Graduation Date

Visit wsp.american.edu/grad for more information and to apply online.

What could be better than studying international relations in a major global center of international diplomacy? Washington, D.C., is home to the key players in international policy making, and this is your opportunity to get involved. The program consists of a seminar in International Affairs (3 credits), a course elective from the School of International Service (3 credits), and an internship in the field of international affairs (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:U.S. Department of State, Office of International

Security OperationsAmnesty InternationalCenter for U.S. Global EngagementHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsRefugees InternationalEmbassy of MexicoEmbassy of AustraliaThe Atlantic Council of the United StatesSave Darfur CoalitionInstitute for Policy StudiesAmerican-Israeli Public Affairs Committee

Launch your career in the fast lane of real-world business and domestic and global trade, gaining invaluable experience in the city that runs America. The program includes a graduate seminar in Global Business and Trade (3 credits), a course elective from the Kogod School of Business (3 credits), and an internship in the field of global business (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:International Trade AdministrationA.G. Edwards U.S. Business and Industry CouncilFederal Trade CommissionMarket News InternationalCenter for Economic JusticeWorld Bank GroupAARP – Economic Issues TeamU.S. House Committee on Ways and MeansNational Association of State TreasurersU.S. Small Business AdministrationAmeriprise Financial Services

international affairs

Global business

The digital age is built around professionals who understand media and know how to communicate clearly and concisely on a minute-by-minute basis. Our newsworthy program includes a seminar in advanced washington media (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Communication (3 credits), and an internship in the field of media/communication (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:ABC NewsCNNFox 5 NewsNBC WashingtonNational Geographic Television and FilmUSA Weekend MagazineMSNBCVoice of AmericaThe Hill NewspaperWashington Post ExpressDallas Morning NewsPeace Corps Press OfficePolitico

communication and new media

n Ease your way into the advanced degree process

(no GRE exam required) n Test out a potential career pathn Learn from esteemed educators and visionary

professionalsn Transform an internship into a real job opportunityn Connect with fellow students from across the

country and around the worldn Live on Capitol Hilln Experience all the culture, excitement, and

world-class events of the nation’s capital

Jump-start your career with American University’s

Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program,

a hands-on experience that includes two graduate-

level courses, an internship, and all the excitement

of Washington, D.C. This exclusive program is the

perfect opportunity for you to:

live uP to Your Potential—

and then exceed itGraduate GatewaY ProGrams of studY

There’s no better location to learn firsthand about American and global politics than Washington, D.C. Gateway students enjoy a seminar in Applied American Politics (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Public Affairs (3 credits), and an internship in the field of applied politics (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:Democratic National CommitteeRepublican National CommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Chamber of CommerceCongressional OfficesCenter for Strategic and International StudiesAmerican Enterprise InstituteOffice of Legislative CounselU.S. Department of DefenseThe Nature ConservancyAmerican Democracy InstituteU.S. Department of Homeland Security

aPPlied Politics

First you’ll choose your field of study, earning

7 graduate credit hours that are transferable

to most graduate and professional schools,

and then you’ll select from a robust list

of power-packed, three-day-per-week

internships. From Congressional offices, the

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and

the Smithsonian Institution to The Nature

Conservancy, Save Darfur Coalition, the World

Bank Group, CNN’s Washington Bureau, and

many more, our Graduate Gateway Program

gives you the chance to gain practical

experience while making invaluable contacts

for future job prospects.

Rich in history and tradition, Washington, D.C., is home to some of the world’s most precious historical artifacts, as well as the institutions that study them. Students participate in a seminar in public history (3 credits), a course elective in the Department of History (3 credits), and an internship in the field of history (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:The National Trust for Historic PreservationThe Library of CongressNational Endowment for the HumanitiesCivil War Preservation TrustThe U.S. Capitol Historical SocietyThe Smithsonian InstituteFord’s TheaterNational Museum of American HistoryNational Portrait Gallery/National Museum of American ArtNational Museum of the American IndianFrederick Douglass National Historic Site

historY

Code: FHDSSP11

The Graduate Gateway Program allows

you to ease into your graduate education,

affording you the freedom to take your

life in any direction you choose. To start

your academic or career path centered on

real experiences, real results, and real

success, fill out and return the attached

reply card today. Or visit us online at

wsp.american.edu/grad. We look forward

to helping you find the key to unlock your

gateway to success!

o Applied Politics

o Communication and New Media

o Global Business

o History

o International Affairs

Yes! I’m ready to unlock my gateway to success. Please send me more information on the following Graduate Gateway Programs:

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail

Undergraduate College

Graduation Date

Visit wsp.american.edu/grad for more information and to apply online.

What could be better than studying international relations in a major global center of international diplomacy? Washington, D.C., is home to the key players in international policy making, and this is your opportunity to get involved. The program consists of a seminar in International Affairs (3 credits), a course elective from the School of International Service (3 credits), and an internship in the field of international affairs (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:U.S. Department of State, Office of International

Security OperationsAmnesty InternationalCenter for U.S. Global EngagementHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsRefugees InternationalEmbassy of MexicoEmbassy of AustraliaThe Atlantic Council of the United StatesSave Darfur CoalitionInstitute for Policy StudiesAmerican-Israeli Public Affairs Committee

Launch your career in the fast lane of real-world business and domestic and global trade, gaining invaluable experience in the city that runs America. The program includes a graduate seminar in Global Business and Trade (3 credits), a course elective from the Kogod School of Business (3 credits), and an internship in the field of global business (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:International Trade AdministrationA.G. Edwards U.S. Business and Industry CouncilFederal Trade CommissionMarket News InternationalCenter for Economic JusticeWorld Bank GroupAARP – Economic Issues TeamU.S. House Committee on Ways and MeansNational Association of State TreasurersU.S. Small Business AdministrationAmeriprise Financial Services

international affairs

Global business

The digital age is built around professionals who understand media and know how to communicate clearly and concisely on a minute-by-minute basis. Our newsworthy program includes a seminar in advanced washington media (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Communication (3 credits), and an internship in the field of media/communication (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:ABC NewsCNNFox 5 NewsNBC WashingtonNational Geographic Television and FilmUSA Weekend MagazineMSNBCVoice of AmericaThe Hill NewspaperWashington Post ExpressDallas Morning NewsPeace Corps Press OfficePolitico

communication and new media

n Ease your way into the advanced degree process

(no GRE exam required) n Test out a potential career pathn Learn from esteemed educators and visionary

professionalsn Transform an internship into a real job opportunityn Connect with fellow students from across the

country and around the worldn Live on Capitol Hilln Experience all the culture, excitement, and

world-class events of the nation’s capital

Jump-start your career with American University’s

Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program,

a hands-on experience that includes two graduate-

level courses, an internship, and all the excitement

of Washington, D.C. This exclusive program is the

perfect opportunity for you to:

live uP to Your Potential—

and then exceed itGraduate GatewaY ProGrams of studY

There’s no better location to learn firsthand about American and global politics than Washington, D.C. Gateway students enjoy a seminar in Applied American Politics (3 credits), a course elective from the School of Public Affairs (3 credits), and an internship in the field of applied politics (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:Democratic National CommitteeRepublican National CommitteeU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU.S. Chamber of CommerceCongressional OfficesCenter for Strategic and International StudiesAmerican Enterprise InstituteOffice of Legislative CounselU.S. Department of DefenseThe Nature ConservancyAmerican Democracy InstituteU.S. Department of Homeland Security

aPPlied Politics

First you’ll choose your field of study, earning

7 graduate credit hours that are transferable

to most graduate and professional schools,

and then you’ll select from a robust list

of power-packed, three-day-per-week

internships. From Congressional offices, the

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and

the Smithsonian Institution to The Nature

Conservancy, Save Darfur Coalition, the World

Bank Group, CNN’s Washington Bureau, and

many more, our Graduate Gateway Program

gives you the chance to gain practical

experience while making invaluable contacts

for future job prospects.

Rich in history and tradition, Washington, D.C., is home to some of the world’s most precious historical artifacts, as well as the institutions that study them. Students participate in a seminar in public history (3 credits), a course elective in the Department of History (3 credits), and an internship in the field of history (3 days a week, 1 credit).

Recent internship options have included:The National Trust for Historic PreservationThe Library of CongressNational Endowment for the HumanitiesCivil War Preservation TrustThe U.S. Capitol Historical SocietyThe Smithsonian InstituteFord’s TheaterNational Museum of American HistoryNational Portrait Gallery/National Museum of American ArtNational Museum of the American IndianFrederick Douglass National Historic Site

historY

Code: FHDSSP11

the most excitinG citY — at the most vibrant time

Dear Graduate,

As a new graduate, you face the difficult challenge of distinguishing yourself from others. I imagine you look forward to the journey ahead with excitement, and perhaps a bit of trepidation, knowing that the decisions and investments you make now will shape the direction of your life.

I urge you to consider the Graduate Gateway Program and the many ways in which it can enhance your future.

Students come to Graduate Gateway for many reasons. Some want to test the waters before enrolling in a graduate program at AU or another university. Others want to make connections as a stepping stone to a career in Washington, D.C. Still others want challenging internship opportunities to gain valuable experience and a competitive edge as they seek a permanent position. And all want to build networks and enjoy this vibrant, international community of people who are engaged in the events of our time.

Washington ranks among the top U.S. cities for young professionals. Average incomes and starting salaries are high, unemployment low. The city thrives on young, well educated, career-minded people. We want you to be part of that. Our professors have years of practical as well as academic experience. They will help place you in tailored internships, introduce you to key leaders in your field, and advise you in your graduate school or full-time job search. Students leave Graduate Gateway saying they have found new direction in their lives.

If these opportunities appeal to you, please take a close look at Graduate Gateway. I am confident our programs and the contacts you make will open many doors on your lifelong personal and professional journey.

Sincerely,

Donna M. Fish, Ph.D., Dean

You’ve recently completed your college degree and should be extremely

proud of this accomplishment. Now you find yourself facing one of the

most challenging employment markets in more than three decades. This

economy will surely improve and, as it does, the best opportunities will go

to candidates with the most experience. The Washington Semester Graduate

Gateway Program is designed to ensure that you have the qualifications you

need to stand out from the crowd.

While some of your fellow graduates are already enrolled in graduate

degree programs, perhaps you waited, not yet ready to take the GRE’s,

commit time and money to a full graduate education, or give up job search

hopes. Our Graduate Gateway Program is the perfect solution, at the perfect

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career and discovering your real passion.

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fall or spring semester

GatewaY to success

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American University’s Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program

positions you at the center of the nation’s capital. Whatever you’re

looking for, you’ll find it here: from professional hockey, baseball, football,

and basketball to museums, art galleries, and performing art centers.

Popular activities also include the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, White

House tours, area wine festivals, D.C. nightlife, and exploring D.C.’s unique

neighborhoods, including historic Georgetown.

And you’ll be more than a tourist; as a Graduate Gateway student,

you’ll live in an apartment on world-famous Capitol Hill, a location that

affords you access to the movers and shakers helping to shape policy

here and abroad.