Applying for the Program

In order to apply for the program you can be a sophomore in college and apply directly on line or a representative may come to your institution and you can apply directly. If you are a freshmen they have a program here at American University called the Mentorship Program that is very similar but it is for freshmen in college. Being on exchange as a sophomore was a quick decision that I made but it was a wise decision. This experience is like non other. Yes, I am the youngest one in my program but that is okay, it is never to early. If you are wondering about the credits and how things work will let me explain. Being in the program you can receive up to 17 credits.

• 4cr Internship (You will be able to choose an internship "anywhere" you want in DC that relates to your major or program)
• 4cr Seminar I ( Seminar I is basically two days of classes that you will have related to the program that you are in for the first have of the program)
• 4cr Seminar II ( Seminar II is exactly that same is Seminar I but it is for the second half of the program)
• 4cr Research paper of Elective( this credit is given if you choose to do a research paper which in some cases can count for a capstone or you can choose the elective class like I did an fulfill a credit such as Spanish)

For the two days of class, they are so fun. It is not like any other class. In the mornings we have a speaker from in Law Enforcement come speak with us...for example Assistant Director of Secret Service, Special Agents, Executive Director of National Black Police Association or Chief of Capital Police ..just to name a few !!! Then in the afternoon around 12 we go visit Law Enforcement agencies such as the FBI Headquarters and Training Academy in Quantico, Supreme Court, The Pentagon, The Police Foundation and mannnyyyyy more.