PROGRAM INFORMATION

COURSE OPTIONS

Students will take the following Citadel courses (15 credit hours) while in D.C. and are also eligible to take an additional online course for a total course load of 18 credit hours.

Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism – Case Studies in the US and Overseas - 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to various aspects of U.S. domestic and foreign policy with an emphasis from policy analysts, practitioners and academician perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on the opportunity to take advantage of the class being in Washington, DC and the public and private conversations that can be leveraged in this environment. Much of the focus will take advantage of the judicial, legislative, and executive branch entities that occupy Washington, and also the non-profit, diplomatic and foreign affairs space that make Washington, DC unique. Finally, the course will place the context of the information presented from both an historical and contemporary context and leverage students internship experience in DC.

LDRS-202 Leadership and America’s Constitutional Heritage – 3 Credit Hours
An interdisciplinary examination of civic leadership and ethics in America from the founding of the country to the present. The first part of the course will focus on the establishment of the basic frameworks of citizen-leadership through the creation and implementation of central documents of governance, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Subsequent parts of the course will use selected case studies from different eras to illustrate how the founding documents have guided different types of American leaders in defending and advancing America's fundamental principles amidst the needs of changing times. The course will draw on appropriate sources from Leadership Studies, Political Science, History, African-American Studies, and other disciplines. It will include an exercise in experiential learning and conclude with an examination of challenges facing the United States and her leaders today and how her founding ideals and documents can assist in meeting them.

Foreign Policy/Homeland Security in Action – 3 Credit Hours
Students will engage in various aspects of terrorism and foreign/homeland security as both affect the United States today. Much of the focus will concern the problems and challenges stemming from 9/11 that create today’s world situation. To understand what is going on currently, the course will examine the historical context of both terrorism and national security as it relates to terrorism. In addition, students will work on a real time practicum exercise of the current issues facing the threat to the US homeland. This effort likely will be a partnership with a USG agency.

Global Powers Competition – 3 Credit Hours
Students will engage in this dynamic course that addresses the modern landscape as defined by international competition in terms of military, economic, social and political power. Since the end of the second World War, the global community has been dominated by American power and influence. However, historical and new international nation-state actors have emerged bringing about a shifting landscape. The modern era can thus be seen and defined as a Great Power Competition, a competition power between the United States and rival entities. Though the three main actors discussed will be China, Russia and the United States. Countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and regional powerhouse countries in Latin America and Africa will be explored. We will also unpack the role of the private sector on the global stage.


HOW TO APPLY

Students interested in the Global Scholars Program in DC for the fall semester should submit this application no later than March 15 if they wish to secure a spot. Students must meet the 2.5 GPA requirement and be in good standing in regards to discipline and conduct here at The Citadel.

Important Steps to Study Abroad:
-Speak with your academic advisor about what classes are needed to stay on track
-Alert chain of command that you wish to study abroad
-Contracted students should also alert ROTC departments of plans to study abroad

Any questions or concerns about the process can be directed to the Office of Study Abroad via email at studyabroad@citadel.edu