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Washington Experience in Governance & International Affairs

Undergraduate SPIA/ PSCI/IS 3984 - Graduate SPIA 5984

Capital building view from distant street

Immerse yourself in the heart of U.S. policy-making and global affairs. This 3-week, 3-credit course provides an in-depth exploration of governance, diplomacy, and international affairs in

the nation’s capital designed to expand your understanding of international relations and U.S. foreign policy. 

The course includes two weeks of in-person engagement at Virginia Tech’s Arlington campus. which offers a dynamic environment and access to key international organizations, government agencies, think-tanks, NGOs and cultural attractions. This program provides an exceptional opportunity to engage in hands-on discussions with academic experts and policy makers focused on global affairs, diplomacy, and international relations.

Experience real-world policy-making and deepen your global perspective. 

 

Washington Summer Session 2025 | Program Director

Isidoro Hazbun (isidoro@vt.edu)