This program is not being offered for Summer 2024. Please check back for future availability.
The Georgetown University Summer Institute in Urban Studies is an all-inclusive, on-campus summer program designed to provide currently matriculated Georgetown undergraduate students with an elite-level academic experience while offering a packaged price.
Students in the Institute will explore foundational topics in the field of Urban Studies: ecology and sustainability; city life and culture; racial and social inequity; and housing, education, and poverty. Students will choose three Urban Studies courses (from five options in a variety of disciplines), all of which fulfill Core Requirements. Students will also engage in a 3-credit Practicum Course which will include community-based learning and Ignatian pedagogy as methods of making deeper meaning of their Institute coursework.
Schedule
10-week program running Jun 3–Aug 9, 2024
Ideal for
Current Georgetown University undergraduate students interested in fulfilling core requirements while exploring the fascinating, interdisciplinary field of urban studies.
Price
The total cost for the Summer Institute is $24,995, including tuition for 12 credits along with housing and a 14-weekly meal plan for 10 weeks. This represents nearly a $6,000 discount on regular tuition for 12 credits. Financial aid is available for eligible students.
Upon Completing the Program
At the end of the 10-week Georgetown Summer Institute in Urban Studies, students will earn 12 credits, a certificate of completion, and a thorough understanding of cities through an interdisciplinary and experiential learning approach. Students will also fulfill up to four Core Requirements, thus accelerating their degree progress and preparing themselves for more advanced coursework.
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