AA Course Guide SP11

Internships and Academic Seminars
Spring Course
Guide 2011
Internship Course Guide ...................................................................................................................................2
About the Courses ..............................................................................................................................................3
Course Enrollment..............................................................................................................................................3
Classroom and Grading Policies.......................................................................................................................4
Evaluations...........................................................................................................................................................4
Registering for Your Course..............................................................................................................................5
Drop/Add Process .............................................................................................................................................5
Course Materials and Fees .................................................................................................................................5
Course List ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Course Descriptions ...........................................................................................................................................8
Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy .....................................................................................................8
Courses in Communications ...........................................................................................................................................13
Courses in American Politics ..........................................................................................................................................16
Courses on Research ........................................................................................................................................................19
Courses on Law and Criminal Justice ............................................................................................................................20
Courses on Homeland and National Security ..............................................................................................................22
Courses on Leadership.....................................................................................................................................................22
Courses on Business .........................................................................................................................................................25
Courses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...........................................................................27

Internship Course Guide
All interns are required to enroll in a Washington Center may supplement the courses offered at your home institution
internship course, regardless of the credit they will receive at or offer a unique opportunity to pursue a specific interest not
their home institution. This point is particularly important for available on your campus.
any student receiving financial assistance from the
It is our goal to offer academic courses that are grounded in
Washington Center, since students must obtain a grade of
traditional disciplines, yet are taught within the context of the
“C” or higher to receive financial assistance.
wide array of resources available in Washington, D.C. All
Carefully review the course descriptions and submit your top courses have been reviewed and are worth at least 3 semester
five preferences by January 3, 2011 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. credit hours of academic study. Our faculty members are a
We will make every effort to place you in your first or second resource you can draw upon to enhance your internship
course preference, but be aware that courses do fill up experience in the nation’s capital.
quickly. Courses with low enrollment will be canceled.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic
Though students have enrolled in two courses, it is not
Seminars is pleased to offer the following courses for the
recommended unless it is required by your school.
Spring 2010 Internship Program. Please feel free to contact
Students are asked to submit their preferences through the the Academic Affairs department with any questions or
online course registration system. Please see page 5 for concerns that you might have.
instructions on how to register for your course. If we do not
If you can’t decide which course to take, review the faculty
receive your preferences by January 3, 2011 you will be
biographies and select a course with a faculty member who
assigned to a course.
has the most interesting and relevant background for you.
You will be able to change your course during the Drop/Add You are also encouraged to seek the advice and guidance of
period at the beginning of the semester using the Drop/Add your campus advisor or liaison in the selection of a course
request form. Instructions regarding Drop/Add – including that best aligns to your major or areas of interest.
when it can be completed in person – are available on page 6
of this course guide. Contact Info:
The courses offered by The Washington Center are an courses@twc.edu
integral part of your overall learning experience. These Phone: 202-238-7975
evening sessions provide a chance to step back from your Fax: 202-238-7700
daily work and reflect upon the broader aspects of your
Washington, D.C. experience. You will also have the Eugene J. Alpert, Ph.D., Senior Vice President
opportunity to express your views and clarify your Alan Grose, Ph.D., Director, Academic Affairs
understanding of important issues - especially those of
current interest. Erin A. Toothaker, Program Coordinator, Academic Affairs
The Washington Center is proud of its associate faculty. Most The Washington Center
instructors have a doctorate or other terminal degree in their for Internships and Academic Seminars
field, as well as extensive teaching experience. Many are 1333 16th Street, N.W.
current practitioners in their field of study. These courses Washington, D.C. 20036
The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 2

About the Courses
depending upon a student’s agreement with his/her home
Course Enrollment institution.
• Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Spring Quarter Students

Preference should be chosen carefully since students may You will be contacted about your course enrollment in
not be enrolled in their first choice. the coming weeks.
• Students will be notified of their course assignment
during orientation, although the information may become
Furman University Students
available through our online database, InternConnect, just Furman University Students should indicate course
prior to arrival. SS11-5555 as their course preference in all fields of the
course preference form.
• Students may enroll in a second course to obtain
additional credit from their home institution. Indicate this Graduate students from Quebec
choice on the course preference form. However, be
advised that students must complete all aspects of the All graduate students from Quebec must participate in
second course or drop it during drop/add. Auditing a the post-graduate course: 5003 Post-Graduate Professional
course is not an option. Development Seminar.
• We recognize that some students have special campus PPDP Students

requirements. Students are responsible for indicating any
special requirements and requests, such as enrollment in a All students participating in the Post Graduate Professional
specific course. We will do our best to take these into Development Program are required to complete all of the
consideration, but compliance cannot be guaranteed. program requirements. All PPDP students are required to
complete one TWC course.
• Most classes have a range of 10–17 students (with the
exception of a required program course, which may have 5003 Post-Graduate Professional Development Seminar
up to 25–30 students). is not required to complete the program, but it is a course
that PPDP students might find uniquely relevant to their
• Faculty members are not permitted to add or drop experience in Washington, D.C.
students. This can only be done in writing through the
course coordinator.
• Students with special needs should inform The

Washington Center’s disability coordinator, by emailing
disabilityservices@twc.edu prior to arrival so that we can
make the necessary preparations.
• Please note that all Washington Center courses are numbered

to reflect an ongoing review by The Washington Center
Liaison Advisory Board. Courses listed as the 3000 level are
mostly introductory or of general interest. The 4000 level
courses are more in-depth, while 5000 level courses are for
more advanced students with specific interests. Courses
under the 3000 level are not expected to be credit-bearing,
but rather are instructional modules. Courses that end in a 3
are designed to be worth at least 3 credit hours. Courses
ending with a 0 are not designed for academic credit, but are
considered to be of the nature of a workshop or for practical
training. Courses ending in 9 are not specifically designed for
3 academic credits, but may be worthy of variable credit

Classroom and Grading Policies • Students are responsible for their own computer access.
Please plan accordingly.
Each course meets once a week for up to three hours unless • Students receiving a financial assistance award must
otherwise specified. complete the course to which they are assigned with a
• Courses begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed, and grade of “C” or better. Students with a grade of less
meet in Washington, D.C. than a “C” in any program component (internship, the
program advisor grade, or class) are required to return
• Students will receive course schedule and classroom the full amount of the award to the Washington Center.
location information at orientation. An alternative start
time may be scheduled (1) once the first class has met • Students with outstanding balances have their grades
and students are aware of their internship schedule, withheld until their balance is paid. Reminder notices are
and (2) only if the new proposed start time works for not sent. Regardless of who is billed for the program or
each student. housing fees, it is the responsibility of the student to
ensure proper payment reaches The Washington Center.
• Attendance at each class session is mandatory and is
recorded each week by your professor. Faculty notifies • Students who are graduating, or have other specific
TWC if a student misses two classes. At that point, obligations, may need to submit an Early Grade
program advisors will speak with the student, and we Request. These students must complete the Early Grade
will inform the campus liaison. Request form and have it signed by their campus liaison
by the due date.
• The course format is generally seminar style with high
expectations for participatory learning. Lectures are • A copy of this form is available on the documents and
often mixed with active engagement, oral presentations forms section of the Accepted Students website. It is the
and guest speakers. Courses at The Washington Center student’s responsibility to ensure that our enrollment
include active, experiential, and reflective learning. services office receives the form on time. Also, be sure
to alert the instructor with sufficient notice so the timing
• Course attendance and full participation are mandatory of assignments and a final grade can be planned
even if the student is not receiving credit at his or her accordingly. The Washington Center is not responsible
home institution. for any delays in graduation due to late submission of an
• Occasionally, internship responsibilities may conflict Early Grade form. Faculty members are not authorized
with class attendance. Please note: Program Advisors, to accept money from students for course materials.
internship supervisors, or faculty cannot grant • If cost is a major concern, please contact the course
permission to miss a class. It is advisable to notify the coordinator, courses@twc.edu, and inquire about the
instructor in advance to determine what, if any, fees or book expenses for a particular course.
resolution can be made.
• Course Schedule: Classes are held one evening per week,

Monday – Thursday, from 6:30pm–9:30pm, unless other
Evaluations
arrangements have been made after the first session. Instructors prepare written student midterm and final
The course schedule, which provides class locations as evaluations, the latter of which is sent to the student’s campus
well as the evenings that classes are held, will be liaison. These evaluations may arrive at least three to four
available online and at TWC’s Open House on January weeks after completion of the term or semester. Midterm
21, 2011. grades are used to identify situations in which a student may
need additional assistance.
• Some courses may require meetings outside of regular
class hours. These sessions are noted in the course Students are asked to provide a midterm and final evaluation
descriptions or syllabi. If you are unable to attend of the course and instructor. Midterm evaluations are
outside class sessions, you should consider changing summarized before they are sent to the instructor; the final
your course. Classes canceled by the instructor or those evaluations are compiled and sent to the faculty only after
sessions that occur on Federal holidays may be all grades have been submitted. Students are asked to return
rescheduled for alternative dates. evaluations directly to TWC, in care of Erin Toothaker, or
to deposit the envelopes containing the evaluations that
• TWC’s dress policy requires students to come to class in were completed by the students in your class in order to
professional attire, even if the class is held in the ensure confidentiality.
residential academic facility. No food or drink is allowed
in the classrooms.

Registering for your Course: Course Materials and Fees
You will receive a message from courses@twc.edu with the Cost of books, handouts and course materials are the sole
steps that you will need to follow to complete the course responsibility of the student. The cost usually ranges between
registration process soon. $70–$90. Some courses may have additional fees for
admission to performances, special events, etc. If this is the
case, instructors should inform you on the first day of class.
Drop/Add Process If you are not in attendance on the first day, it is your
responsibility to inquire. Some faculty have prepared course
• After the registration period has ended, you will be
packets or CDs that contain the required reading for the
notified of your current course via InternConnect. If
course. You may be required to purchase this material. Since
you think that you would like to change your course you
the cost of the reader depends on the number of students in
will have several opportunities to do so.
the class, you will be told that if you are still registered in the
• The most convenient option would be for you to attend course by a certain date, you are responsible for paying for
the Add/Drop session. This will be offered during the reader even if you drop later. Checks or money orders are
Open House on January 21, 2011 from 1–4 pm at The the only acceptable form of payment. They should be made
Washington Center. No changes will be permitted after out to The Washington Center and sent to the attention of
COB on Tuesday February 1, 2010. Erin Toothaker, with the appropriate Course Material
Purchase Agreement Course List.
• You will need to complete an Add/Drop form (#11
on the accepted student webpage). These can be found
on the web and will be available during the add/drop
sessions.
• You may also change your course by emailing

courses@twc.edu. Please include the following
information in your email:
Email address
Your school
The course you wish to drop
The course that you are interested in adding up to
five courses that you would like to change:
(Sample courses listed below)
1. SS11-3443
Religion and Global Politics
2. SS11-3343
Peaceful Solutions: An Alternative to Violence
3. SS11-3553
The Road to the White House: Presidential
Elections
4. SS11-3593
Ethics and the U.S. Congress
5. SS11-3933
Political Memoirs: Articulating the Political Body
Unfortunately we are not always able to accommodate a
student’s first choice. Some courses will be full or
canceled and we ask that you provide us with up to 5
options ranked in the order that you would prefer them
(with the first choice being the course most preferred)
so that we can do our best to assign you to a course in
which you are interested. If you have any questions,
contact us at courses@twc.edu.

Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy SS11-3353
Scandalous Washington
SS11-3023
How Washington Really Works: SS11-3553
U.S. Foreign Policy Making The Road to the White House: Presidential Elections
SS11-3123 SS11-3563
U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: The Congressional Arena:
Dynamics of Change Practical Problems and Impact Strategies
SS11-3343 SS11-3593
Peaceful Solutions: An Alternative to Violence Crime, Power, & Punishment: White Collar Crime in the
Halls of Congress and the Executive Branch
SS11-3363
International Human Rights SS10- 3653
Reflections of Change:
SS11-3373
Washington and the Nation 1940-2010
The Rationality and Psychology of Conflict, Violence,
and War SS11-3953
Citizenship in a Multicultural Society
SS11-3433
The Most Dangerous Woman in the World: Global Women’s SS11-4583
Health, Pandemics, and Human Rights How Washington Really Works: Government and Business in
the New Economic and Political Reality
SS11-3463
Intercultural Communications: How Washington-Based
Organizations Prepare for a Global Marketplace
Courses on Research
SS11-3503
SS11-4983
Public Policies and Empowerment Strategies
Research & Writing
that Reduce Hunger and Poverty
SS11-4123
U.S. and China in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Courses on Law and Criminal Justice
SS11-4443 SS11-3783
Global Policy Issues: The U.S., China And The World Introduction to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
SS11-4283
Courses in Communications International Organizations and Humanitarian Law
SS11-3473
Media, Ethics and the Movies Courses on Homeland or National Security
SS11-3693 SS11-4623
Strategic Communication for the Policy Making Process Managing the American Intelligence Community
SS11-4483
The Mass Media and National Politics:
How the Washington Press Corps Works
SS11-4493
Press, Politics, and Power
Courses in American Politics

SS11-3233
Campaigning for a Cause: How Advocacy Groups Change
the World

Courses on Leadership SS11-3803
Global Markets and International Business Strategies
SS11-3417
Power, Politics, and Prose SS11-4843
International Business-Case Studies in the Strategic
SS11-3743
Management of International Trade Affairs
Essentials for Aspiring Leaders
SS11-4883
SS11-3383
From Ideas to Actions the Anatomy of Entrepreneurship
A Taste of D.C.
SS11-3913
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Courses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math (STEM)
SS11 -5003
Post-Graduate Professional Development Seminar SS11-4543
Science, Technology, Society:
Improving Organizational and Individual Performance
Courses on Business
SS11-4763
SS11-3273 Forensic Psychology
Integration in the Americas – Decision Time: Challenges &
Opportunities in a Competitive Global Environment

Course Descriptions
Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy
SS11-3023
How Washington Really Works: U.S. Foreign Policy Making

Instructor: Nabil S. Mikhail, Ph.D.
The purpose of this course is to help students understand how foreign policy is created and implemented in
Washington. It explains how presidential management of foreign policy has interacted with other branches in the
federal government and different political forces in promoting American diplomacy. The course brings the insights of
scholarship to bear on the advancement of U.S. national interests abroad, and the influences of government officials,
Congress, corporations, think tanks, the media, and lobbyists and diplomats in shaping American foreign relations.
This course examines the institutions, participants, and processes involved in international policymaking in the nation’s
capital. It also emphasizes specific issue areas such as national security and terrorism, the Middle East crisis including
Iraq, international economic policy, and international development. Students discuss and assess the changes inside the
foreign policy power game in Washington, D.C.
Instructor: Dr. Nabil (Bill) S. Mikhail was educated at the American University in Cairo. He received an M.A.
in International Relations from the School of International Service at American University in Washington,
D.C. He also studied graduate work at Georgetown University. He completed two internships at the Center
for Strategic and international studies (CSIS,) and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. In
addition, he obtained a Ph.D. in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. He was a post-doctoral fellow
with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He currently teaches in the University of Maryland System and at
The George Washington University. He provides commentary on the news to many stations in the Middle
East. His research agenda includes studies on America’s policy in Iraq and Afghanistan, the role of the
Secretary of State in American foreign policy, and Democracy in the Arab World. He has written for many
publications including Foreign Affairs, SAIS Review, National Security Studies Quarterly, Journal of Church and State,
and others.
Education: Ph.D., University of Virginia (Foreign Affairs); M.A., American University (International
Relations); B.A., American University in Cairo (Political Science).
SS11-3123
U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: Dynamics of Change

Instructor: Robert E. Henderson, M.S.F.S.
This course examines U.S. national security and the development of a plural international order with a focus on
Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, as well as other points of both conflict and opportunity in the
developing world. What should the United States do as a superpower in an increasingly multi-polar world to
ensure security for its homeland, to reinforce the momentum toward a liberal international order in which
economic freedom and political liberty are paramount, and to prevent the growth of stateless or state
sponsored, violence-prone movements?
What does the U.S. do next? How do you learn to anticipate international change? What are the implications for your
career? How is policy made? How do you find a job that will allow you to take advantage of this emerging world and
make a difference? The course brings international relations theory and practice together in an open, interactive
environment that has practical applications. Participating students should expect to improve writing, public speaking,
and analytical skills and gain a foundation for careers in international relations and security affairs.

Instructor: Professor Henderson is a twenty-year veteran of building the institutions of change in the
transitional, developing world. He has field experience in 44 countries including: Albania, Angola, Colombia,
El Salvador, the Horn of Africa, Grenada, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, the former
Republics of Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Macedonia and Serbia), the Republic of South Africa, Uganda and
Zimbabwe. He is certified by the United Nations as a Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) for Electoral
Processes and has written widely on the organization of civil society in transitional political cultures. Prof.
Henderson is a College Grants Writer for NOVA and serves as an Advisor to the Center for the Study of
the Presidency in Washington, D.C. In 2005, Prof. Henderson was given The Washington Center Faculty
Member of The Year Award.
Education: M.S. F.S; Georgetown University (North/South Security Relations - Horn of Africa and
Southern Africa); B.A., Harvard University (Government/International Relations).
SS11-3343
Peace and Social Justice

Instructor: Colman McCarthy, D. Humane Letters
If every government claims it wants peace and if every human heart yearns for peace, then why is there so little of it?
Why is violence routinely used to settle conflicts, whether across a border or across the living room. “Peace and Social
Justice” is a course offering students a chance to break away from conventional thinking, worn-out politics, quick fixes
and slow progress. Studying nonviolence is not for the faint or weak of heart, nor conformists or the close-minded. It
is for those who are intellectually brave, spiritually alive, socially engaged and lovers of long-shots.
Instructor: Professor McCarthy is a journalist, teacher, lecturer, and long-time peace activist. From 1969 to
1997, he wrote columns for The Washington Post. He has also written for The New Yorker, The Nation, The
Progressive, Atlantic Monthly, and The Readers Digest. Since 1999, he has written bi-weekly columns for The
National Catholic Reporter. His topics range from politics, religion, health, and sports to education, poverty,
and peacemaking. In 1985, he founded the Center for Teaching Peace, a nonprofit that helps schools begin
or expand academic programs in Peace Studies. He also teaches at Georgetown University Law Center, and
at American University.
Education: D. Humane Letters, Saint John’s University, Wheeling Jesuit University, Walsh University,
Belmont Abbey College, and Spring Hill College; B.A., Spring Hill College (English).
SS11-3363
International Human Rights

Instructor: Scott Edwards, Ph.D.
This course introduces students to the field of international human rights. The course is divided into two sections, the
first concerned with the philosophical and legal debates that inform common understanding of human rights, and the
second concerned with political dynamics and the practicalities of human rights monitoring, research, and
enforcement. Thematic subjects ranging from gender-specific rights and rights during violent conflict to human rights
considerations in development efforts will be explored. Students will be exposed to a wide-array of human rights
advocates and scholars in the DC area, and will develop skills and understanding necessary for both human rights
research, as well as advocacy.
Instructor: Edwards holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign. He currently serves as the Science for Human Rights program manager at Amnesty
International, USA, and has several journal and book publications related to conflict, humanitarian crises,
and human rights.
Education: Ph.D., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (International Relations); M.A., University of Illinois,

Urbana-Champaign (International Relations, Africa emphasis and Comparative Politics); B.S., Florida State
University (Political Science & International Affairs); B.A., Florida State University (Philosophy).

SS11-3373
Rationality and Psychology of Conflict and War

Instructor: Scott Edwards, Ph.D.
This course will familiarize students with the causes, consequences, and methods of violent political conflict, and war.
Specifically, the course will: (1) explore the various manifestations of political violence, including terrorism, organized
rebellion, and identity conflict such as ethnic-violence; (2) identify how political institutions affect sub-state political
violence; (3) explore the various causes of civil conflict and political violence, and implications for peace-processes;
and (4) develop an understanding of the causes and progression of a number of noteworthy episodes of political
violence as well as intra- and inter-state war, aided by unique exposure to experts based in the DC area. While there
will be a significant amount of theory evaluated in the course, previous exposure to conflict studies is not necessary.
The course is designed to allow students to think critically about contemporary violent political behavior and conflicts
around the world that often escape meaningful and rigorous analysis in mainstream media and popular discourse.
Instructor: Edwards holds a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign. He currently serves as the Science for Human Rights program manager at Amnesty
International, USA, and has several journal and book publications related to conflict, humanitarian crises,
and human rights.
Education: Ph.D., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (International Relations); M.A., University of Illinois,

Urbana-Champaign (International Relations, Africa emphasis and Comparative Politics); B.S., Florida State
University (Political Science & International Affairs); B.A., Florida State University (Philosophy).
SS11-3433
The Most Dangerous Woman in the World:

Global Women’s Health, Pandemics, and Human Rights
Instructor: Robin T. Kelley, Ph.D.
This course is about pandemics, women’s health, and their human rights. It is intended to increase the students’
interest in the link between public diseases and women and inspire questions of human rights violations that can occur
during epidemics, particularly rights violations against women. The course begins with an overview of global
pandemics using women such as Typhoid Mary as an example of the accusations of violations of human rights as well
as public health questions that surrounded her case.
The course delves into the politics of HIV/AIDS and why this pandemic is now a woman’s issue. It assesses the
human rights of women living with and affected by this virus. Attention will is also given to chronic diseases, such as
cardio-vascular diseases, and reproductive health issues, including fistula and global policies towards women.
Participants also examine injustices against women, such as those found in the sex industry.
The focus is upon women’s health with particular attention given to the health of women in low and middle
income countries. Indicators of health issues, particularly for women, will include education, economic stability,
social supports, political attainment and reproductive health rights. We also examine what it means to have
global policies and how they can be enforced. In addition, we look at how these policies differ or are similar
given the political climate of an era, i.e., how Western policies affect treatment, care and disease management,
for women over time. Moreover, the class will explore cultural and behavioral patterns and the juxtaposition of
scientifically recommended global health behavioral change strategies and culture in terms of nutrition, and
physical activity. There is also an examination of global perspectives on mental health, injuries, and accidents as
well as violence and occupational health.
The course will examine women’s rights from a public health perspective that includes the definition of influencing
factors (social, environmental and behavioral) that can place people at high risk for health problems. These social

determinants of health, for example, will also include gender, race/ethnicity/nationality, living arrangements, and
gender based violence.
Instructor: Dr. Kelley was a recipient of a Rotary International Foundation Scholarship and studied
at the University of Geneva in Switzerland and was the recipient of a National Institute of Science
Foundation Award to study in Tokyo, Japan. Professor Kelley has recently received a Fulbright Senior
Specialist Award and was assigned to the Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences Department
of Pharmacology in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. In East Africa, Professor Kelley was engaged
in a project called “Man Talk” involving African men and African American men in reproductive health
topics, including HIV/AIDS. She also helped develop projects for African youth regarding HIV/AIDS
and substance abuse prevention.
No stranger to politics and the policy perspective, Dr. Kelley has worked on Capitol Hill on the Senate side
as a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow and also as a Hill staffer. She has worked at the National Institutes
of Health on longitudinal research regarding girl’s growth and development, has served as an evaluator on
HIV/AIDS and reproductive health projects, as well as conducted qualitative and quantitative research on
women and HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and mental health. In addition to these accomplishments, Dr.
Kelley was a volunteer on the Presidential Transition Team with special input into the President’s
Healthcare Discussion Report. Her scholarship includes teaching courses in women’s health at George
Washington University, Global Women’s Health and Human Rights at Georgetown University, and
previously at TWC, a course on Gender, Population and Environmental Issues.
Education: Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park (Public and Community Health); M.S., Columbia
University (Social Work); B.A., Vassar College (English Education).
SS11-3503
Public Policies and Empowerment Strategies that Reduce Hunger and Poverty
Instructor: Richard A. Hoehn, Ph.D.
“A person who has food has many problems. The person who has no food has only one.” The course surveys policy
solutions to the situation of the 26 percent of the world's population who live in extreme hunger and poverty, e.g. on
the U.S. side: SNAP (food stamps), WIC, child nutrition programs, EITC; and on the international side: aid, trade,
debt, the Millennium Development Goals. Local and national strategies to empower lives and influence public policies
are explored as critical ways to address the situation of those who suffer most.
Instructor: Dr. Hoehn has been Director of Bread for the World Institute in charge of their annual
report on world hunger; BFW grassroots organizer with responsibilities in TX, LA, OK, WA, OR, ID;
Associate Professor of Church in Society at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University and taught
in TCU’s graduate Social Sciences; Adjunct Professor at a variety of universities, including LCC
International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Hoehn is the author of Up from Apathy: a Study of Moral
Awareness and Social Involvement, dozens of monographs, articles and reviews. He has been active on boards
and grassroots efforts to effect community service and public justice, and made presentations at
universities and forums on four continents.
Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago (Ethics and Society); M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; B.A.,
Capital University (History).

SS11-4123
U.S. and China in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Instructor: Alicia Campi, Ph.D.
This course explores the political and economic relationship between China and the United States since the
beginning of the 20th Century—a relationship which has been labeled the most important bilateral
relationship for the new Obama administration and Clinton State Department. The intersection of U.S.-
Chinese modern history, politics, ideology, and trade are topics of analysis. The roles of immigration policies
and globalization are examined to better understand the 21st century economic and business agendas that
influence and irritate the key bilateral political players.
Instructor: Dr. Campi is a China/Mongolian specialist and a former U.S. State Department Foreign Service
Officer who served in Asian posts (Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Mongolia) and the U.S Mission to the
United Nations in New York. She attended the U.S. Government’s Chinese Language School in Taipei in
1983-84 and is a fluent Chinese speaker. She received her A.B. in East Asian History from Smith College in
1971 and obtained an M.A. in East Asian Studies with a concentration in Mongolian Studies from Harvard
University in 1973. She spent 2 years in Taiwan at Fu Jen University. Dr. Campi received a Ph.D. in
Mongolian Studies with a minor in Chinese in 1987 from Indiana University. In July 2004 she was awarded
the “Friendship” Medal by Mongolian President N. Bagabandi. In September 2007 she received an honorary
doctorate from the National University of Mongolia. Dr. Campi has published over 70 articles and book
chapters on contemporary Chinese, Mongolian, and Central Asian issues, and has been a guest on Chinese
programs for Radio Free Asia. Her book, The Impact of China and Russia on U.S.-Mongolian Political
Relations in the 20th Century, was published in 2009. She has made 41 trips to China.
Education: Ph.D., Indiana University (Mongolian Studies with a minor in Chinese); M.A., Harvard
University (East Asian Studies/ Mongolian Studies); A.B., Smith College (East Asian History).
SS11-4443
Global Policy Issues: The US, China, and the World
(Please note: On March 10-13, students enrolled in this course will be required to participate In a Model APEC, representing China, at a
cost of $100 per student).
Instructor: Shelton Williams, Ph.D.

The Obama Administration came into office seeking a Strategic Dialogue, if not partnership, with the
People's Republic of China. This course will discuss how the Administration now approaches a multitude of
issues with China ranging from trade to security to environment to multilateral institutions. In addition to
lectures, expert visits, and readings, the students will also prepare for and engage in the National Model Asia
Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, presenting the economy of China. This event will occur March 10-
13, 2011, and will feature interaction with the actual senior leaders of the APEC economies convening in
Washington that same week. Students should expect an interdisciplinary course covering basic US Foreign
Policy toward economic,security, human rights and environmental topics.
Instructor: Dr. Williams is a leader in the field of experiential education and an expert on the issue of
nuclear nonproliferation policy. In his over 35 years as a professor at Austin College in Sherman, Texas he
created and supervised the college's Model United Nations team, winning numerous awards at national
competitions and transforming a generation of young people into caring, capable, and globally conscious
professionals. Dr. Williams has also worked in government, including a tour of duty in the Department of
State under Secretary of State Madeline Albright in which he worked extensively on the permanent
extension of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Additionally, Dr. Williams is an accomplished writer. His
first non-fiction, Washed in the Blood, has received wide critical acclaim .

Education: Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS); M.A. The Johns
Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS);B.A., The University of Texas (Government).
Courses in Communications
SS11-3463
Intercultural Communications: How Washington-Based Organizations Prepare for a Global

Marketplace
Instructor: Ajay K. Ojha, Ph.D.

In the age of globalization, is the United States prepared to conduct business with other countries and other cultures?
Is learning a foreign language or travelling abroad sufficient experience for the US workforce to compete in the global
marketplace? This course examines current Washington, DC based for-profit and non-profit organizations and how
they prepare to conduct business with an international focus and with international clientele. In doing so, we will
examine relative intercultural communication theories and models and how they apply to the professional
environment of Washington, DC. Topics include how organizations prepare employees to conduct international
business, how organizations acclimate to differing cultures within existing departments, and how globalization impacts
DC based organizations and their constant pressure to stay at the forefront. Particular situations to be examined
include non-profit international development organizations and government agencies sending people into culturally
sensitive areas of the world.
Instructor: Dr. Ojha is employed as a Department of Defense government consultant. He was formerly

The Program Advisor for The Norm Mineta Internship Program at The Washington Center and has taught
for ten years. He is the author of published articles in Speech Communication and Communication Studies
journals and his areas of research and teaching include business communication, intercultural
communication, interpersonal communication, mass communication, organizational communication, small
group communication, and public speaking. He served as an instructor for several Upward Bound programs
and as a graduate assistant during his graduate education. Dr. Ojha currently serves on the Editorial Review
Board for the Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict. He has made numerous
presentations at professional conferences and is active in professional communication associations. He
served the United States via AmeriCorps. Currently, he is the Vice President for NetSAP DC, assisting to
build the foundation for the United States Public Service Academy, Board member for the Upakar
Scholarship Foundation, and regularly volunteers his time in community service.

Education: Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale (speech communication); M.A., Eastern Illinois
University (speech communication); B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (communication studies).
SS11-3473
Media, Ethics and the Movies

Instructor: Carole Feldman, M.S.
Heroes or villains? Popular movies provide varying images of journalists, from the crusading reporters who brought down President
Nixon in “All the President’s Men” to the magazine reporter who fabricated his sources and stories in “Shattered Glass.” This class
uses the cinema to examine the role of journalists and their rights and responsibilities. Topics include journalism codes of ethics, the
use of confidential sources, libel, conflicts of interest, plagiarism and fabrication, invasion of privacy and other ethical issues.
Instructor: Professor Feldman is director of News Convergence for The Associated Press in Washington.
During 33 years with the news organization, she has supervised coverage of a wide range of beats, including
the White House, Congress, the economy and science, health and medicine. She also has overseen coverage
of presidential and congressional elections. In her current assignment, she is leading the effort to converge

print, broadcast and online operations. A New York native, she has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from
Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree, also in journalism, from Boston University.
Education: M.S., Boston University (Journalism); B.A., Pennsylvania State University (Journalism).
SS11- 3693
Strategic Communication for the Policy Making Process

Instructor: Dionne C. Clemons, Ph.D.
This course examines the role of strategic communication within the policy making process. It will trace the events that led policy
makers to consider strategic communication “propaganda” and thus, disenable them to communicate to constituents in a way that is
transparent and that allows for successful policy making. This course will also introduce students to the strategic communication
planning process and teaches them how to measure a campaign’s success. Other topics for this course will include: policy making –
the media’s agenda versus the political agenda; persuasion and public engagement; government transparency; audience analysis; ethics
and propaganda; and the policymaker’s return on investment.
Instructor: Dr. Clemons is a professor of communications at Towson University. She has more than a
decade of private and public sector experience in public affairs as a sub-specialization of public relations,
journalism and technical writing. Her research interests focus on governments' perception of public
relations and public relations’ impact on government transparency and policy making. Specifically, she has
conducted research on the orientation of the public relations role within public sector environments.
Education: Ph.D. Howard University, (Mass Communication & Media Studies); M.P.A., American University; B.A.
Morgan State University (Telecommunications & Print Journalism).
SS11-4483
The Mass Media and National Politics: How the Washington Press Corps Works
Instructor: David Lightman, M.A.
This course goes inside the world of the professional journalist in Washington, D.C., to help students
understand how the unique environment of the nation’s capital affects the creation and dissemination of the
news. Topics of discussion include: How do all these reporters work? What do they do each day? How do
they know where to go, who to talk to, how to write something so that people care, and write it by deadline
time? Students will follow three major news stories - involving the federal budget, a major political issue and
a Supreme Court case - through the semester. Students write papers about these topics and discuss them in
class. As a result, students should become familiar with various sources of information and how to interpret
them (e.g. Supreme Court briefs, congressional committee reports, federal budgets, etc.).
Instructor: Professor Lightman, a long-time member of the Washington Press Corps, is the Washington
Bureau Chief of the Hartford Courant. He has worked in Washington for more than 25 years and has had
10 years of local reporting experience, including work for the Baltimore Sun. He has been president of the
Annapolis Correspondents Association and was involved in a landmark Supreme Court case, Lightman vs.
Maryland, where prosecutors sought to challenge Maryland’s 75-year old shield law. He has taught at
Towson University, American University and the University of Maryland, and he has appeared on various
public affairs programs, including many covered by CSPAN. Professor Lightman has received The
Washington Center’s Faculty Member of the Year Award.
Education: M.A., B.A., University of Maryland (History)

SS11-4493
Press, Politics, and Power

Instructor: Marjorie Kline, M.P.A.
Press, Politics and Power examines Washington’s techniques for communicating in the political arena and expanding
media market. We explore turning points in political and executive communication and the influence of various
social and business trends -- including the 24/7 news cycle, political and corporate scandal, war, evolving
technology, and the Washington/New York/Hollywood nexus. Press, Politics and Power focuses on aspects of
image control and image-building fundamentals common to elected officials and corporate leaders, as well as the
challenges of meeting audience expectations.
Students will learn about message development (including the power of talking points, buzzwords and other
rhetorical signals), and message delivery (including speeches, press conferences, the Sunday talk shows, interviews,
editorials, and new media). The objective of this course is to help students develop essential skills to work in
political or corporate communications.
Instructor: Professor Kline is a corporate and political consultant, educator, and writer who helps clients
resolve executive communication issues. She is the founder and principal of a strategic communications
consultancy established in 1993 and has taught at The Washington Center for seven years. Ms. Kline writes
and lectures about contemporary public communication theory and strategy, media and corporate
communication ethics, and how personal presentations can exceed audience expectations.
Ms. Kline won two government awards for her innovative strategies and has worked as a chief corporate
speechwriter, PR strategist, newspaper columnist, and political appointee for congressional affairs. Her
career started on Capitol Hill where she worked for two U.S. Senators.
Education: M.P.A., Harvard University, (Government and Business); B.A., Indiana University of
Pennsylvania (Journalism and Art).
Courses in American Politics

SS11-3233
Campaigning for a Cause: How Advocacy Groups Change the World

Instructor: Robert SanGeorge, M.A.
This course challenges students to analyze and create campaigns on the key issues of our time: human rights, the
environment, women’s empowerment, public health, children’s issues, poverty alleviation, GLBT rights, etc. With an
interactive approach, each class takes students inside the world of national and international advocacy campaigning, as
practiced by non-profit organizations – with a focus on new media. Using class blogging and case studies, students
learn the challenges that face professional advocacy campaigners as they research, plan, fund, and operate their
campaigns: audience research and targeting, issue framing/messaging, use of imagery and overcoming “crisis fatigue.”
The emphasis on new media reflects the rapidly growing importance of online advocacy to reach audiences, raise
funds, and make an impact.
Instructor: A specialist in online campaigning and use of Web 2.0 new media, Professor SanGeorge was
recently honored for his teaching excellence as a Teaching Fellow at George Washington University. He has
been as a senior executive in advocacy campaign communications, lobbying and fundraising for the United
Nations, as well as several major non-governmental organizations – World Wildlife Fund, World Resources
Institute and Sabin Vaccine Institute. His communications expertise was recognized by the National
Academy of Sciences, where he served on a panel that produced a pioneering study on risk communications
in public health, the environment and consumer safety. His advocacy work has involved extensive use of
persuasive messaging, online and print publishing, news and entertainment media and special events

production. He was a Kiplinger Foundation Fellow at the John Glenn Institute of Ohio State University,
where he received an M.A.; he earned a B.A. in Political Science and B.Sc. in Communications at Syracuse
University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Education: M.A., Ohio State University (Public Policy Communications); B.A., S.Sc. Syracuse University
(Political Science and Communications).
SS11-3553
The Road to the White House: Presidential Elections

Instructor: Roger Kingsley, Ph.D.
Of all the events and processes in American politics, presidential campaigns and elections are of the greatest interest to
the citizens of the United States and, indeed, to observers around the world. Because the President of the United
States is regarded as the most important leader in the free world, it is not surprising that the process by which
presidents are elected and the election itself are of such great interest and fascination. This course focuses on the
various elements of presidential elections and campaigns: the constitutional underpinnings of the election system that
are unique to the U.S., including the Electoral College, the nominating process and national party conventions,
campaigns and candidates. It also examines the roles and influences of key institutional components such as political
parties, campaign finance, the media, and the emerging importance of the Internet. Presidential elections will be
viewed from an historical perspective so that students will gain an appreciation of how elections have evolved for
more than 200 years, the major parties that have dominated the political landscape, and also how minor parties and
their candidates have sometimes influenced elections. The 2008 presidential campaign and outcomes will be an
important focus of the course.
Instructor: Dr. Kingsley is currently adjunct full professor of political science at the University of Maryland
University College. He has done public policy consulting and advocacy for numerous organizations and
recently served as director of government relations and policy advocacy for the National Practitioners
Network for Fathers and Families; he was director of the congressional relations division of the American
Speech-Language Hearing Association for 19 years and established and directed the association's Political
Action Committee.
Education: Ph.D., M. Phil., M.A., Rutgers University (Political Science); B.A. University of Southern
California (Political Science)
SS11-3353
Scandalous Washington
Instructor: Cindy Gueli, Ph.D.
Washington is almost as famous for its scandals as it is for its politics. Using some of Washington’s most notorious
public scandals, this course examines over 200 years of the city’s rich and colorful history. We’ll use films, novels,
plays, first-hand accounts, and visits to sites around the city where major eventsoccurred- including Lafayette Square,
Georgetown, U Street, and Penn Quarter- to uncover the truth behind the headlines that shook Washington. By
analyzing the origins and contexts of scandals involving murder, slavery, espionage and riots, we’ll reveal the intriguing
life and culture unique to nation’s capital.
**All meals, tours, and activities are extra costs and the sole responsibility of the students
Instructor: Dr. Gueli is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, and historical consultant. She primarily writes and
lectures about American history, Washington, D.C., popular culture, and women and gender. She is
currently completing the book Government Girls of World War II Washington, focusing on D.C.’s wartime
workers. Before becoming a historian, she worked as a reporter and producer for news, public television,
and documentaries. Her latest film project examines the legacy of Columbia, MD’s social experiment on its
first generation of kids. She has taught at American University, Montgomery College, and The Washington

Center and lectured locally at venues such as the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional
Entertainment Industries Caucus, D.C. Historical Studies Conference, and Arena Stage. Her educational
experience also includes creating mentor, leadership, and professional development programs for national
and international students.
Education: B.A., Georgetown University (Business); M.A., American University (Film and Video); M.A.,
Ph.D., American University (History).
SS11-3563
The Congressional Arena: Practical Problems and Impact Strategies

Instructor: John Forkenbrock, M.S.
The course will focus on how the federal budget process has become the major vehicle by which Congress and the
president impact public policy. Resource allocation determines the direction of public policy, thus the course
concentrates on the motives that drive Members of Congress and the president to at times face off against each other
when determining the nation’s political agenda. This course will also examine the activities involved in the shaping and
passage of legislation and the ways in which individuals and organizations inside and outside the government can
affect the process. Specific emphasis will be on the points of impact and the strategies involved in influencing each
phase of the legislative process, i.e. House and Senate procedure; functions of subcommittees and committees; and the
development of floor strategies.
Instructor: Professor Forkenbrock is the executive director of the National Association of Federally
Impacted Schools. He has been involved in the executive and legislative branches of government in various
capacities since 1975. His experience includes working as a legislative assistant for a Member of Congress,
professional staff on the House Education and Labor Committee and served as a political appointee to the
Community Services Administration during the Carter Administration. From 1982 – 1988 he ran his own
political consulting firm. An instructor with The Washington Center since 1974, Professor Forkenbrock is a
recipient of both The Washington Center’s Agency Supervisor of the Year and Faculty of the Year awards.
Education: M.S., University of Northern Iowa (Political Science/Education); B.A. University of Northern
Iowa (Education).
SS11-3593
Crime, Power, & Punishment: White Collar Crime in the Halls of Congress
and the Executive Branch
Instructor: Leon C. Buck, J.D.
This course offers a detailed and comprehensive examination into white collar crime, congressional ethics
investigations, and political corruption by Members of Congress, local and state government officials, and ordinary
citizens. Students will learn the elements of the following white collar crimes: mail fraud, bribery, insider trading and
Ponzi schemes, embezzlement, cybercrime, identity theft, forgery, and money laundering. The course will involve a
mock appellate hearing as students assume the roles of attorneys and a mock congressional hearing as students assume
the roles of Members of Congress. A detailed analysis of lobbying will also be discussed. This course is ideal for
students considering attending law school.
Instructor: Professor Buck currently works as Assistant Vice-President for the Property Casualty Insurers
Association of America He is the former Chief of Staff for U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-
Tx.). He has also served as Senior Director for the American Red Cross in the office of government
relations and public policy where he provided counsel and advice to the Hurricane Recovery Program.
Professor Buck also co-founded Government Strategies, a government relations firm serving clients before
Congress and federal agencies. Prior to that, he served as the minority counsel to the Subcommittee on
Immigration, Border Security and Claims of the House Judiciary Committee, and as legislative counsel to
D.C. mayors Sharon Pratt Kelly and Marion Barry.

Education: J.D., Howard University; B.A., Colby College.
SS11-3653
Reflections of Change: Washington and the Nation 1940-2010

Instructor : Andrew Yarrow, Ph.D .
This course traces the social, political, economic, and cultural transformation of Washington, DC, its people, and its
institutions since 1940 and the abundancy that followed and changed American culture, politics, and living standards,
particularly in metropolitan Washington. It is a course that will help students understand why Washington is the way
it is and the impact it has had on our nation’s destiny.
The course explores the tremendous growth of the city as a result of government’s expansion during the Second
World War, the Cold War, the Great Society, and up until the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In part, this is a story of a
city and metropolitan area that underwent radical change and in part this is the history of the United States from FDR
to Obama as seen through the lens of the nation’s capital. Thus, the course toggles between metropolitan history and
national history, tracing the fortunes of liberalism and conservatism, legislative milestones, and other political and
geopolitical events that impacted Washington and the nation.
Thus, students would learn about topics such as demographic changes, suburbanization, the car culture and mass
transit, the consumer culture, the civil rights movement, economic growth (and its discontents), and the effects of
technology and mass culture. As the nation’s capital, students also would learn about major national political and
geopolitical developments from FDR and Truman to the present.
Instructor :Dr. Yarrow is currently vice president and Washington Director of Public Agenda, a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization working to strengthen our democracy's capacity to take on tough issues
(www.publicagenda.org). He is also a contributing columnist for the Baltimore Sun and adjunct professor at
American University. He was formerly a consultant and speechwriter for organizations such as the
Brookings Institution, the World Bank, and the U.S. Dept. of Education. Dr. Yarrow has engaged in
numerous public speaking and broadcast media appearances as an expert on public finance, education and
child policy, 20th-century U.S. history and politics, and international development, among other topics.
Formerly a New York Times reporter who wrote approximately 800 news and feature articles on education,
politics, the arts and entertainment, social trends, business and economics, travel, and community affairs, he
is the author of three published books, including Measuring America: How Economic Growth Came to
Define American Greatness in the Late 20th Century and Forgive Us Our Debts: The Intergenerational
Dangers of Fiscal Irresponsibility. His columns and articles have appeared in the New York Times
Magazine, The Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and many other publications
Education: Ph.D., George Mason University (history); M.P.A., Harvard University; M.A., Princeton
University; B.A., University of California Los Angeles (history)
SS11-3953
Citizenship in a Multicultural Society

Instructor: Noel Harmon, Ph.D.
The focus of the course is it to encourage students to examine their role as a citizen in a democratic and increasingly
diverse society. In addition to exploring diversity and diversity consciousness within personal and professional
contexts, the course explores sociocultural theory, theories of class, status, and power, and concepts such as
oppression and privilege. In particular, this course focuses on issues race/racism, sexism, heterosexism, and
homophobia. Students apply concepts from the course to current events in their local (Washington D.C.), national,
and international communities as well as their internship experience.
Instructor: Dr. Harmon has taught courses in multiculturalism in the College of Education at the
University of Iowa for both undergraduates and graduate students. She has previously worked in student

affairs at the University of Michigan and Western Illinois University. Dr. Harmon has authored and co-
authored articles on religious privilege and multicultural teaching pedagogy, and has participated in several
international professional exchanges.
Education: Ph.D. The University of Iowa (Student Affairs Administration and Research); M.A. Ball State
University (Student Affairs Administration); B.A. The University of Iowa (English Education).
SS11-4583
How Washington Really Works: Government and Business in the New Economic and Political
Reality
Instructor: Charles Bartsch, M.A.
The current economic climate in the US is one of change – as we face continuing economic challenges from abroad,
and an unsettled situation here. The extent to which all sectors – public and private – play their most suitable role will
determine how well the nation competes to meet the economic and political challenges of the 21st century.
“Competitiveness” is a cross-cutting and cross-sectoral concern, pursued by private companies yet strongly influenced
by diverse federal programs and policies proposed by the President, adopted by Congress, and carried out by federal
agencies. Now mired in recession, the way in which Washington really works takes on new urgency. In particular,
evolving public policies and legal and executive actions will be examined. Against the backdrop of the “capital city,”
course participants will explore timely, pressing questions: how effective has the Obama Administration been in
addressing the current economic crisis, and what else can be done? What innovations and “next steps” are President
Obama and the Congressional leadership considering? How are the federal agencies carrying out their responsibilities
under the recovery act? What is the appropriate role of the private sector in rebuilding the economy, restoring
communities, and creating jobs?
This course unfolds not as an economic class, but as a sophisticated, current events seminar that explores the
challenges of change in three ways. First, it examines the powers, areas of influence, and traditional roles of key
government areas that could influence how well we meet the competitiveness challenge. These include executive
branch policy and program offices, Congress, and federal regulatory and implementing agencies. Second, it examines
the basic elements of the nation’s “competitiveness” framework that influence the climate of change: the educational
system (especially K-12 in the context of the No Child Left Behind Act), workforce skills and training, the financial
climate for U.S. companies (including tax issues and how public programs affect investment), impacts of technology
transfer and modernization, and international trade policy (especially in the context of China). The course also focuses
on the political, economic and social impacts of emerging out-sourcing and off-shoring issues. Third, it studies the role
of the federal government in meeting the concerns and opportunities of each element - what has traditionally been
done, as well as emerging initiatives. Course materials include excerpts from state and federal agency reports,
Congressional testimony and legislative proposals, and current articles and critiques.
Instructor: Professor Bartsch is vice president for Social Programs and Strategic Communications at ICF
International, where he specializes in economic and community development issues. Formerly, he was a
senior policy analyst with the Northeast-Midwest Institute/Congressional Coalition, where he also staffed
the Congressional Task Force on Manufacturing. He delivers training to a host of public and private
organizations, and prepares and supervises more than a dozen research reports and articles annually on
competitive themes, which are used by public and federal agencies, Congressional offices, and private-sector
organizations. Professor Bartsch has received The Washington Center Faculty Member of the Year Award.
Education: M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago (Urban Policy and Planning); B.A., North Central
College, Illinois (Political Science and History).

Courses on Research
SS11-4983
Research & Writing

Instructors: Charles Bartsch, M.A., and Dan Ewert, M.A.
Writing is essential in all careers. This course allows students to work with instructors on an individual basis to
complete a current or future major research paper. The instructors help students to refine topic/thesis questions,
organize ideas, understand and implement research methodology, identify information resources, construct and
revise papers. In short, instructors guide students toward crafting a complete paper. The instructors provide
constructive feedback on both writing and content, and provide information and discuss resource materials in the
Washington area. Students practice effective writing strategies and explore opportunities for publishing their work.
Past students have had their work published in scholarly journals, presented at national conferences, used in business
proposals and applications to graduate school, as well as used as writing samples for job applications.
Instructor: Professor Bartsch is senior fellow for Social Programs and Strategic Communications at ICF
International, where he specializes in economic and community development issues. Formerly, he was a
senior policy analyst with the Northeast-Midwest Institute/Congressional Coalition, where he also staffed
the Congressional Task Force on Manufacturing. He delivers training to a host of public and private
organizations, and prepares and supervises more than a dozen research reports and articles annually on
competitive themes, which are used by public and federal agencies, Congressional offices, and private-sector
organizations. Professor Bartsch has received The Washington Center Faculty of the Year Award.
Education: M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago (urban planning and policy); B.A., North Central
College, Illinois (political science and history).
Instructor: Professor Ewert is the vice president for program development at the Association of Practical
International Training and former director of internships at The Washington Center. His background
emphasizes geopolitics, especially international relations and trade with East and Southeast Asia, and his
writing includes work on grant proposals and works intended for a foreign audience. Professor Ewert has
received The Washington Center’s Faculty of the Year Award.
Education: M.A., University of Washington (Geography); B.A., American University (International

Studies).

Courses on Law and Criminal Justice
SS11-3783
Introduction to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

Instructor: Melvin Hardy, J.D.
This course is an extensive overview of criminal law and criminal procedure. It is taught like a law school course. The
course will be taught in two parts. First students will learn the standard elements of criminal law. This portion of the
course will focus on discussing what evidence and legal analysis is needed to establish a particular crime. Students will
learn how to analyze and apply substantive law and procedure. A crime is an act or omission prohibited by law for the
protection of the public, the violation of which is prosecuted by the state and punishable by fine, incarceration, and
other restrictions of liberty. The term criminal procedure refers to the methods by which the criminal justice system
functions. Students will be introduced to the process of arresting suspects, the searching of premises and persons, the
interrogation of suspects, the use of police line-ups, the introduction of evidence at trial, the trial procedures, and
finally conviction or acquittal. Criminal procedure must be distinguished from the substantive criminal law, which is
the body of law defining crimes. Many aspects of criminal procedure are regulated by the U.S. Constitution,
particularly the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights.
Instructor: Prof. Hardy is an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service. He clerked in the law firm of Stem,
Rosenau, Rosenthal, and Linde. He has conducted legal research in a variety of areas for law firms in
Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also an instructor at the University of the District
of Columbia. In 2003, Prof. Hardy received The Washington Center’s Faculty Member of the Year Award.
Education: J.D., Howard University; B.S., Oakwood College (Business Administration).
SS11-4283
International Organizations and Humanitarian Law

Instructor: Max Hilaire, Ph.D.
This course introduces students to the field of international humanitarian law and the role of international
organizations in its creation, application and enforcement. It focuses on the development and creation of international
humanitarian law, from The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the
Protocol to the Geneva Conventions of 1977. It also provides an understanding of the application and enforcement of
international humanitarian law by international organizations and international tribunals. Students gain insights into
the workings and mandates of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court.
The course identifies and defines crimes punishable under international humanitarian law, i.e., war crimes, crimes
against humanity and genocide, and the procedures for prosecuting those who are individually criminally responsible
for violating international humanitarian law. The course helps students achieve an understanding of how international
humanitarian law applies in different conflict situations, such as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the conflict in
Darfur. The course examines the controversy surrounding the status of detainees and abuse at Guantanamo Bay,
Baghram and Abu Ghraib. In summation, the course examines the role the United Nations, the International
Committee of the Red Cross and other international organizations play in the formation and implementation of
international humanitarian law.
Instructor: Dr. Hilaire is chairman of the political science and international studies department at Morgan
State University in Maryland. He has also taught at the Central European University in Budapest, Charles
University in Prague, Colgate University and the African Center for Strategic Studies at the National
Defense University. In 2000 he received a Fulbright Lecture and Research Award. He established the
Morgan State Political Leadership Institute to train future leaders for public office and leadership roles in
international organizations. He is an expert in international and humanitarian law and has written and
lectured extensively both in the U.S. and abroad. Among his many publications are the United Nations Law

and The Security Council (2005) and International Law and the United States Military Intervention in the
Western Hemisphere (Nijhoff Law Specials, No. 28). In 2007, Dr. Hilaire received The Washington Center’s
Faculty of the Year Award.
Education: Ph.D., M. Phil., M.A., Columbia University (International Relations); B.A., Morgan State
University (Political Science).
Courses in Homeland or National Security

SS11-4623
Managing the American Intelligence Community

Instructor: Jon D. Holstine, Ph.D.
Information about other countries’ intentions and capabilities is essential to successful foreign and defense policy
making. Intelligence gathering, evaluation and dissemination is a multi-billion dollar industry, employing virtually every
technique from the ancient art of eavesdropping to the most modern of technical devices. It has a mythology and
culture that to the outsider suggests a dim world of deliberate distortion, deception and double dealing. Episodes such
as the case of Aldrich Ames raise questions about the effectiveness of our intelligence agencies. By its very nature, the
intelligence community seems incompatible with the transparency and public availability we associate with democratic
governing. This course will consider ways in which we might deal with this dilemma.
The course examines the growth of the American intelligence apparatus, surveying examples of American espionage
from the early days until the recent past. It covers the increased intensity after World War II and explores the
functions and relations of its various organizations within the intelligence community. Topics to be covered include: a
historical overview of espionage in American diplomacy, the origins of the Central Intelligence Agency, intelligence
and counter intelligence, the effect of politics on intelligence, the creation of Congressional oversight committees,
lessons of Vietnam; the challenge of intelligence after the Cold War, intelligence in the Gulf War, and related subjects
including the increased importance of economic intelligence.
Instructor: Dr. Holstine is a former investigator with the U.S. Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA
Affairs and heads his own consulting firm specializing in Central Europe. He has previously taught at
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Thiel College, Russell Sage College, Indiana University and Ball State
University. His honors include the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service from the National War College
and the Distinguished Service Award from the National Vietnam Veterans Coalition. Dr. Holstine is a
recipient of The Washington Center Faculty of the Year Award.
Education: Ph.D., Indiana University (American Diplomatic and Asian History); M.A., American
University (International Relations and Organizations); B.S., Purdue University (International Relations);
Diploma, National War College (American Security Policy).
Courses on Leadership
SS11-3417
Power, Politics, and Prose

Instructor: Joel Swerdlow, Ph.D.
This course is built around a semester-long walk from Arlington National Cemetery to the Library of Congress. Most
weeks, the class meets at a new place—beginning at Section 60 of Arlington where many recent fatalities from Iraq
and Afghanistan are buried—and takes a brief walk together. Along the way, we pause for lectures and discussions.
Students also volunteer to read key speeches out loud; e.g. at the Lincoln Memorial, we listen to Martin Luther King’s

“I Have a Dream” speech and a speech that the Federal government censored when the Memorial was dedicated. At
least every third class will be in a classroom.
Places visited include the Tomb of the Unknowns, JFK and RFK Gravesites, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial,
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, National Archives, Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History,
Botanical Garden, and Reagan Building—plus some surprises.
Students will complete required readings, participate in discussions, and keep a journal about their experiences. There
will be no quizzes, examinations, or research papers. Required readings are all classics; each week, different students
make presentations about key ideas from the readings.
One of our fundamental goals will be to identify what Walt Whitman called the “Great Idea” that defines the United
States. We will also address five ideas that define political power in the United States (1) Although we are a nation of
constitutional principles and laws, the ultimate source of power is public opinion; (2) Every argument about the past is
an argument about the future; (3) Communications technologies have created new rules of reality that affect our
thinking and behavior; (4) The United States as a country seems to periodically lose its innocence (e.g. Abu Gharib or
Guantanamo) and then regain it only to lose it again; and (5) Issues with no “right” or even final answer are often the
most meaningful test of democracy.
Instructor: Dr. Swerdlow has taught at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, and currently teaches
for the University of Texas. He is author seven books, one of which became an NBC TV movie, and is
currently completing Growing the Pie, which is about the politics of economic growth. His research has been
supported by, among others, the Ford, and Wallace Foundations, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Swerdlow has been a Guest Scholar at Smithsonian’s Woodrow Wilson Center, Senior Fellow at the
Washington Annenberg Program for both the Universities of Pennsylvania and of Southern California;
adviser to the President of the Museum of Television and Radio; and consultant to the National Defense
University; ABC News; United States Information Agency; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; U.S.
Department of Commerce; U.S. Information Agency; National Endowment for Humanities; and Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation. His recent academic articles and presentations include A New Approach to
Combating Infectious Diseases and Audience for the Arts in the Age of Electronics. He has lectured at a wide range of
institutions, including Baylor College of Medicine, Smithsonian Institution, National Baseball Hall of Fame,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Notre Dame University.
Swerdlow’s work is cited in the 2000 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and is included in the
books that provide “best of” collections from the Washington Post and Best of National Geographic Magazine.
He wrote a web documentary cited as “Webby Worthy” in 2005 by the Academy of Digital Arts and
Sciences. He has been published in most major American newspapers and The Atlantic, Harper’s, Columbia
Journalism Review, Rolling Stone, Reader’s Digest, Harvard Business Review and other magazines. He covered the
White House and Watergate trials for NPR, and served for ten years as Senior Writer and Assistant Editor
of National Geographic Magazine—where he was lead writer for the two-year “Millennium” series.
Education: Ph.D., M.A., Cornell University (American Government); B.A., Syracuse University.
SS11-3743
Essentials for Aspiring Leaders

Instructor: Fred Keaton, Ed.D.
This is an introductory course in leadership designed to link theory, methods and skill-based learning to the practical
problems faced by entry-level professionals in the unique cultural and political environment of Washington, D.C. In
particular, the course examines the skills necessary for professionals to become successful leaders in the public, private
and non-profit sectors of society. Among the topics of discussion are understanding and applying key principles and
practices of leadership, working and leading in a diverse society, win-win negotiating, effectively managing conflict,
and effective interpersonal skills. At the conclusion of the course, students will understand the key principles and
practices of leadership in order to improve their own leadership skills; gain insights into their personal style and its

implications for leadership; understand and apply the concepts of win-win negotiation; understand and apply the
concepts of conflict management; understand the concepts of working and leading in a diverse society; and learn the
concepts of effective organizational communication.
Instructor: Dr. Keaton was appointed The Washington Center’s Director of Human Resources in January
2009. Prior to coming to The Washington Center, Dr. Keaton was director of Human Resources and Staff
Development for USATODAY newspaper, where he was responsible for Organizational Development and
Training, Employee Relations, Diversity and Affirmative Action. He has over 20 years of experience as an
internal and external organizational development consultant and management trainer in private industry and
in the Federal Government. He also has over 20 years of experience as an adjunct professor of
organizational development and human resources. He also taught in the graduate schools of Central
Michigan University and the University of Maryland University College. In 2008, Dr. Keaton was awarded
The Washington Center’s Faculty of the Year Award.
Education: Ed.D., Western Michigan University (Educational Leadership); M.A., Central Michigan
University (Industrial Management); B.A., Howard University (Economics).
SS11-3383
Taste of DC
Instructor: Cindy Gueli, Ph.D.
The nation’s capital consists of dozens of individual neighborhoods each with a rich, distinctive flavor of their own.
This course helps students explore some vibrant, diverse sections of the city in order to understand the history of
Washington. We’ll visit restaurants, explore neighborhoods, view exhibits, and analyze films in order to identify the
unique character, history, and significance of each area. When taken together these communities, including Dupont
Circle, Georgetown, U Street, and Bethesda, give Washington its cultural complexity and metropolitan identity.
**All meals, tours, and activities are extra costs and the sole responsibility of the students.
Instructor: Dr. Gueli is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, and historical consultant. She primarily writes and
lectures about American history, Washington, D.C., popular culture, and women and gender. She is
currently completing the book Government Girls of World War II Washington, focusing on D.C.’s wartime
workers. Before becoming a historian, she worked as a reporter and producer for news, public television,
and documentaries. Her latest film project examines the legacy of Columbia, MD’s social experiment on its
first generation of kids. She has taught at American University, Montgomery College, and The Washington
Center and lectured locally at venues such as the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional
Entertainment Industries Caucus, D.C. Historical Studies Conference, and Arena Stage. Her educational
experience also includes creating mentor, leadership, and professional development programs for national
and international students.
Education: B.A., Georgetown University (Business); M.A., American University (Film and Video); M.A.,
Ph.D., American University (History).
SS11-3913
Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Instructor: Anita H. Plotinsky, Ph.D.
More people are employed by nonprofit organizations in the U.S. than by all federal and state governments combined. The rapid
proliferation of nonprofit organizations and the approaching retirement of baby boomers is expected to create abundant career
opportunities in the nonprofit sector, from large hospitals and universities to arts organizations, environmental groups, and
community-based human service agencies. In this course, students will gain an overview of the history, size, scope, and functions of
the nonprofit sector; explore key issues such as government-nonprofit relations and board governance; and learn to prepare grant
proposals and other documents. Guest speakers will include some of the most successful organization leaders in Washington.

Instructor: Dr. Plotinsky brings to the class more than 20 years’ of experience in the nonprofit sector. She
began her career as an historian of arts organizations and development director. She was affiliated for many
years with the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, where she developed academic programs and
taught courses in nonprofit management and philanthropic studies. Currently a consultant to nonprofits in
Washington, DC, she has served as executive director of the Association for Research on Nonprofit
Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) and director of the Foundation Center-Washington, DC.
Education: Ph.D., M.A. City University of New York; B.M. Indiana University.
SS11 5003
Post-Graduate Professional Development Seminar.

Instructor: Brian V. Rowe, M.Ed.
The seminar will focus on professional competencies necessary to succeed and thrive in the world of work. Course time will cover
job search skills and professional development activities such as career self assessment, targeted job application materials (resumes,
cover letters), networking, and interviewing. Seminar participants will have the opportunity to interact with professionals from a
variety of career backgrounds through panels and guest speakers. Participants will tailor their professional goals and plan to achieve
those goals.
Instructor: Brian V. Rowe has worked in the field of career development for 15 years. He is currently the
Assistant Director for Employment and Experience Programs at The George Washington University Career
Center. Brian’s areas of specialization include experiential education (internship, cooperative education) and
international experiences (work, internships, and volunteer experiences). Prior to The George Washington
University, He was a Program Manager at The Washington Center working with students interested in
exploring careers in nonprofits. Brian participated in the Fulbright Seminar for International Educators and
Career Services leaders in the Spring of 2008 in Berlin, Germany.
Education: M.Ed. Kent State University (Higher Education Administration and College Student
Personnel), B.A. State University of New York, College at Cortland (History)
Courses on Business
SS11-3273
Integration in the Americas – Decision Time:

Challenges & Opportunities in a Competitive Global Environment
Instructor: Peter Stephens, M.A., M.A.T.
This course will introduce students to the Washington, D.C. public policy community’s on-going debate on the forces and impact of
global trade. Although this course is listed at a 500-level, it is structured to encourage students from a variety of back grounds and
experience to explore and master a working-level familiarity with integration-related materials. In particular, the first half of the
semester presents the most current thought on trade theory, history, and policy. The second half of the semester will be spent
addressing topics of contemporary importance. Participants will learn the economics, the politics, and the facts on the ground of the
free trade debate. The content of the course and subsequent discussions will examine the ongoing factors and actors that impact
global trade: international relations, energy supplies, competitiveness, development and the war on terrorism. The guiding principle
and working concept that will inform classroom discussion will be market-based, free trade economic policy (entrepreneurial culture)
and the works of major theorists and practitioners. Students will examine the impact of the elections in North America and
internationally for their potential impact upon world trade. The discussions will also explore current economic conditions, their
origins and possible outcome. Students will sharpen their ability to speak articulately, write compellingly, and argue intelligently about
the issues surrounding international trade.

Instructor: Professor Stephens is a public policy professional with 19 years of experience. Prior to NCCEP,
he was the managing director for internships at The Washington Center, and currently serves as the
executive vice-president of the National Council for Community and Educational Partnerships (NCCEP).
Professor Stephens introduced market-based management reforms designed to improve operations and
client satisfaction. A key aspect of this is the introduction of an ombudsman position for interns. Previously,
he was director of governmental affairs for the Council of the Americas, where he served as the U.S.
private sector representative to the free trade area for the Americas, Sustainable Development Accord and
also worked on Trade Promotion Authority, climate change, drug trafficking & certification and the North
American Free Trade Agreement report card. From 1991-1996, he was a public affairs officer at the
Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Professor Stephens’s areas of expertise are trade, international
organizations, and North American political economy. He took courses towards a PhD at the University of
Maine (Canadian Studies).
Education: M.A., University of Manitoba (International Relations); M.A.T., University of New

Jersey/Escuela Americana, Spain (Social Studies); B.A., Rutgers University (Political Science).
SS11-3803
Global Markets and International Business Strategies

Instructor: Stephen B. Hall, M.A.
The globalization of our economy will become increasingly important in all of our lives. American organizations will
seek out those who have the ability to deal in the international marketplace in spite of the economic downturn. How
can American firms successfully compete abroad? What procedures must firms use to find the right export markets?
This course examines a variety of situations faced by business including (1) multinational firms dealing with social and
development responsibilities; (2) small businesses wanting to enter the overseas marketplace, but hindered by a lack of
financing or government regulations; and (3) foreign firms selling products and investing in the U.S. Students will
access the resources of numerous international trade organizations in the Washington area, including embassies,
federal trade agencies, nongovernmental organizations, trade fairs, international organizations such as the Organization
of American States, and major financing bodies like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Participants will use these resources for the completion of an actual market entry study that will be presented and
defended by the student, similar to what would be expected in an actual company.
Instructor: Professor Hall is employed by CTP, a contractor to the U.S. State and Commerce Departments,
where he is involved in establishing export control organizations in many countries. Previously, he was with
the Boeing Company, where he was involved in international partnerships and export control issues. Prior
to his appointment, he was director of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Export Assistance Center in
Baltimore. This was the first of Vice President Gore’s reinvention of government projects spearheaded by
the late Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and others. Professor Hall has assisted hundreds of manufacturers
and service firms in their successful competition overseas. He has travelled extensively in Asia, Europe and
the Middle East.
Education: M.A., West Virginia University (International Affairs); B.A., University of South Dakota
(Government/History).
SS11-4843
International Business-Case Studies in the Strategic Management of International Trade Affairs

Instructor: Eugene Laney, Ph.D.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the relationship between multinational corporations’ activities
and government policies from a global perspective. The course examines multinational corporations’ strategic and
managerial challenges in the area of international trade by focusing on a series of case studies that will help the
students better understand international business and trade interface. For each case, topics include customs and

security regulations, climate change policies, import safety, export control, financial services, intellectual property
rights and technology transfer. Corporate Social Responsibility is considered from an international business-
government relations perspective.
Instructor: Dr. Laney has over 15 years of experience in public and government affairs. Dr. Laney currently
serves as the Director of Government Affairs for DHL Express, where he tracks international trade and
cargo security issues. Prior to that appointment, Dr. Laney served as the Director of Information &
Legislative Services for the National Business Travel Association, where he tracked aviation and travel
issues. Dr. Laney also served as an editor at Congressional Quarterly where he and several other researchers
and reporters who researched and wrote news articles strictly from online sources, were identified by CNN
as the first “Internet Journalists.” Dr. Laney has contributed to research in major media outlets, in
publications including the Handbook of Airline Economics and is currently completing a book with
University Press on aviation funding pre-September 11, 2001.
Education: Ph.D., Howard University (American Government) M.P.A., B.A., Florida A&M University.
SS11-4883
From Ideas to Actions the Anatomy of Entrepreneurship

Instructor: Johnetta Hardy, M.A.
This course is designed for students to learn the value of the entrepreneurial mindset; assess one’s proclivity for
entrepreneurship; learn to be an agent for change; review potential entrepreneurial opportunities; evaluate different
business start-up alternatives; learn the art of how to pitch an idea; how to market a business; learn what financials are
and where financial resources are available; and learn how to write a winning business plan. In particular, students will
learn about the initial steps and decisions that are crucial to starting and operating a successful business. These include
topics such as record keeping/taxes and related legal issues, market analysis/venture feasibility, and evaluations that
are essential for sound business start-up and management decisions. Once students have concluded that a venture is
viable, students will be assisted and guided in the development of a business plan.
Instructor: Professor Hardy has more than 15 years of experience and expertise in business plan
development, marketing, public relations and fundraising. She is currently the executive director for the
Howard University Institute for Entrepreneurship Leadership and Innovation, a premiere institute for
entrepreneurial leadership, development and research. She is also the founder and president of the Hardy
Management Group, a business consulting firm that provides strategic planning, business development,
management, coordination and fundraising for special events to corporations, small businesses,
organizations, associations and academic institutions. She has worked for the U.S. Small Business
Administration, the Howard University Small Business Development Center and School of Business, Big
Brothers of the National Capital Area, The William Fitzgerald Tennis Center and a number of public
relations firms. Prof. Hardy has counseled more than 3,000 businesses - helping them obtain more than 25
million dollars - on business start-up, marketing, 8(a) certification and financing. Ms. Hardy has conducted
professional seminars and workshops and has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, as well as
interviews with The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Business Journal, Black
Enterprise and the Entrepreneur Magazine. Professor Hardy is the recipient of The Washington Center’s
2009 Faculty of the Year Award
Education: M.A., Howard University (Organizational Communications); B.A., Howard University

(Communications/Micro Environmental Studies and Design).

Courses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
SS11-4543
Science, Technology, Society: Improving Organizational and Individual Performance

Instructor: Michael Simpson, D.Env.
This course is designed to enable students to improve the performance of organizations related to science and
technology. Students will be guided in examining selected policies of federal organizations and developing systematic
ways to improve those policies and the performance of those organizations. Policies and organizations will be tailored
to the interests and needs of the students, but may include organizations related to food and drug, energy and
environment, and consumer safety policies. Students also will be guided in applying the same systematic ways to
improve their professional performance. This course will have relevant importance to students interested in business,
science, politics, or professional development.
Instructor: Dr. Simpson served as a specialist in life sciences at the U.S. Congressional Research Service, as
a Congressional Science Fellow, as a broadcaster, and as a nuclear engineer. He has considerable experience
working in and with the public and private sectors, research entities, and academe and community programs,
to improve the performance of programs and organizations. Dr. Simpson was named The Washington
Center’s Faculty of the Year in 1997.
Education: D.Env., University of California, Los Angeles (Environmental Sciences and Engineering); M.S.,
University of California, Berkeley (Energy and Resources); M.S., University of San Francisco (Biological
Sciences); A.B., University of California, Berkeley (Biological Sciences).
SS11-4763
Forensic Psychology
Instructor: Dario Dieguez, Ph.D.
Forensic Psychology is the study of psychology in the context of the criminal justice system. In particular, this course
focuses on fundamental topics in forensic psychology, including police and investigative psychology, psychology and
the courts, victimology, as well as criminal and corrective psychology. This course examines the relationship between
expert forensic psychological investigation and criminal proceedings. This course assumes no prior knowledge of
forensic psychology and no extensive knowledge of general principles in psychology.
Instructor: Dr. Dieguez works as a Program Manager at the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA),
where he runs a national research grant program and a student fellowship program, writes position
statements about policy relevant to lupus research, and writes about new lupus research for the LFA
webpage and for a newsletter delivered to lupus patients nationwide. He sits on multiple government and
non-profit committees dedicated to advancing education, research, and funding for lupus research. He is an
accomplished scientific grant writer and journal reviewer with numerous peer-reviewed publications. For
several years, he worked as an educational consultant for Pearson Inc. (formerly Harcourt, Inc.), a major
corporation that provides standardized testing for admission to graduate school. He earned a B.A. in
Psychology and a B.S. in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
He then completed an internship in human sleep research in the Department of Psychiatry at Brown
University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He went on to earn an M.S. in Biology and a
Ph.D. in Neurobiology from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he also worked as a Cellular
Biology Instructor. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Instructor of Psychology at Boston
University. Subsequently, he worked as a Science Writer in the Office of the Director of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where he developed Congressional testimony and wrote
Congressional reports about NIH-sponsored research programs, as well as published online stories about
NIH-funded research. He went on to work as a Program Analyst at the NIH, where he ran a research
training program for undergraduates and worked as a grant writing advisor for NIH postdoctoral fellows.

Education: Ph.D., The University of Texas at San Antonio (Neurobiology); M.S., The University of Texas
at San Antonio (Biology); B.A., Emory University (Psychology); B.S., Emory University (Neuroscience &
Behavioral Biology)
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Student course preferences are due by January 3, 2011at 5 p.m. Failure to submit your course
preferences will automatically result in students being placed in courses where available seats remain. If
you have any questions, feel free to email courses@twc.edu

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Internships and Academic Seminars

About the Courses ..............................................................................................................................................3

Classroom and Grading Policies.......................................................................................................................4

Registering for Your Course..............................................................................................................................5

Drop/Add Process .............................................................................................................................................5

Course Materials and Fees .................................................................................................................................5

Course List ...........................................................................................................................................................6

Course Descriptions ...........................................................................................................................................8

Courses in International Affairs and Foreign Policy .....................................................................................................8

Courses in Communications ...........................................................................................................................................13

Courses in American Politics ..........................................................................................................................................16

Courses on Research ........................................................................................................................................................19

Courses on Law and Criminal Justice ............................................................................................................................20

Courses on Homeland and National Security ..............................................................................................................22

Courses on Business .........................................................................................................................................................25

Courses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...........................................................................27

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 2

• Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Spring Quarter Students

• We recognize that some students have special campus PPDP Students

• Students with special needs should inform The

• Please note that all Washington Center courses are numbered

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 3

• Course Schedule: Classes are held one evening per week,

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 4

• You may also change your course by emailing

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 5

Courses in American Politics

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 6

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 7

How Washington Really Works: U.S. Foreign Policy Making

U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: Dynamics of Change

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 8

Peace and Social Justice

International Human Rights

Education: Ph.D., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (International Relations); M.A., University of Illinois,

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 9

Rationality and Psychology of Conflict and War

Education: Ph.D., Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (International Relations); M.A., University of Illinois,

The Most Dangerous Woman in the World:

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 10

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 11

U.S. and China in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Global Policy Issues: The US, China, and the World

Instructor: Shelton Williams, Ph.D.

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 12

Intercultural Communications: How Washington-Based Organizations Prepare for a Global

Instructor: Dr. Ojha is employed as a Department of Defense government consultant. He was formerly

Media, Ethics and the Movies

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 13

Strategic Communication for the Policy Making Process

Education: M.A., B.A., University of Maryland (History)

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 14

Press, Politics, and Power

Courses in American Politics

Campaigning for a Cause: How Advocacy Groups Change the World

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 15

The Road to the White House: Presidential Elections

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 16

The Congressional Arena: Practical Problems and Impact Strategies

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 17

Reflections of Change: Washington and the Nation 1940-2010

Citizenship in a Multicultural Society

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 18

The Washington Center • Spring Course Guide 19