Inside Washington

Apply to the Inside Washington Program

Here are the coursework requirements for the Inside Washington program:

Mass Communication majors:
6 hours of course work at 200 level or above.

Speech Communication or Strategic Communication majors:
COM 259 - Introduction to Public Relations.

Journalism majors:
ENG 211 or JRN 201: News Writing & Reporting I

Political Science majors:
Relevant experience or at least one of the following upper division courses in American politics: POL 342: American Political Careers, POL 343: American Presidency, POL 344: U.S. Congress, POL 351: Criminal Justice, POL 352: Constitutional Law and Politics, POL 353: Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, POL 354: Political Parties and the Election Process, POL 355: Public Opinion and Political Behavior, POL 356: Mass Media and Politics, POL 357: Politics of Organized Interests.

Download the application here.

President Hodge and IW students.

Students with Congressman John Lewis.

For other students:
Inside Washington accepts students from all undergraduate majors as well as graduate programs. We will look at coursework, extra curricular-activities, and experience when deciding whether to accept the student.

There is no GPA or class standing prerequisite. It is rare for a sophomore to be accepted, but with a strong background and interest in politics and the media, it is possible. The key is that students have a serious interest in learning how politics, government and media intersect in Washington and are willing and able to work hard during the program.

The program is very competitive, so unfortunately even highly-qualified applicants may be turned down.