Johns Hopkins University - SAIS Summer Programs

  United States

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 2-July 24, 2008

Description: Summer Courses provide students with the opportunity to explore the world of international relations and enhance their topical, theoretical and practical knowledge of global issues. Courses are offered in international relations, economics, policy studies, development, conflict management, strategic and regional studies, and more. Structured for the working professional, classes are scheduled two evenings each week. Students can earn four graduate-level credits per course.

Summer Certificates are designed to help students and professionals gain academic credentials without pursuing a full degree as they advance their careers. The Certificate in International Studies and the Certificate in International Development are offered to candidates who successfully complete a series of four Summer Courses. Students can earn a certificate in as few as two summers by working at a rigorous pace or over an extended period of time.

Summer Language Institute at SAIS is unique for emphasizing political, economic and international topics. Students may enroll in one intensive evening course in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese or Political Russian at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level.

English as a Second Language prepares international students and professionals to communicate effectively in English-speaking academic and business environments. To complement daily morning language instruction, students participate in afternoon seminars and class trips to learn about the diverse political, cultural and social landscape of the United States. Dates: June 9 - July 18.

Highlights: The Summer Language Institute provides intensive language courses emphasizing political, economic and international topics in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Political Russian. In addition to receiving formal classroom instruction, students have access to SAIS's Multimedia Center to explore the languages through interactive technology and software programs.

University Attributes: We invite you to "think international" and discover the exciting world of ideas at SAIS this summer. Immerse yourself in the study of specific international relations issues by enrolling in our Summer Courses. Learn a new language or take your skills and understanding to a new level at the Summer Language Institute. If English is your second language, take a closer look at ESL--designed to help you master the nuances of the English-speaking academic and business world. Enter the world of SAIS, and become part of the proud tradition of one of the leading graduate schools devoted to the study of international relations.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 1,600-1,800 for a language course, $2,100 for ESL & American Studies or 2,340 for a non-language course.

Fees:
Application Fee: $50. This fee must be paid by check, money order or cashier's check.

Late Registration Fee: $35. Applications must include this fee if postmarked after the April 20 application deadline for the Summer Courses and Summer Language Institute or May 4 for ESL and American Studies.

Credit Available: yes

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Summer Programs's Mission Statement: To provide a professional education that simultaneously adheres to the highest standards of scholarship and takes a practical approach to training students for international leadership. To conduct scholarly research related to the concerns of public and private institutions of the United States and governments of other countries and disseminate that research to a broad audience concerned with foreign relations. To offer mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in international affairs.

Year Founded: 1944