Why Community of Scholars?
Community of Scholars
As a promising young leader, taking on a challenge is as much about testing yourself as it is about achieving success. Being part of the Community of Scholars is an opportunity for you to take on that challenge with students who share similar interests, to prepare yourself for the higher expectations of college, and to earn three credits that are transferrable to many academic institutions.
Community of Scholars will introduce you to the advancing field of global affairs through college-level coursework. Taught by highly regarded AU faculty, classes will be held in the mornings with time in the afternoon for studying and optional hands-on workshops. You will also take field trips to government agencies and non-profit organizations to extend your in-class learning. You will have weekly lunches with professors to allow for stimulating discussion in a more relaxed setting. You will spend time with scholar mentors-current graduate and undergraduate students in AU's School of International Service (SIS)-who will provide academic support and guidance.
SIS's programs feature eight fields of study including comparative and regional studies, global environmental politics, international communication, international development, international economic relations, international peace and conflict resolution, international politics, and U.S. foreign policy.
We are proud to extend this unique learning opportunity to you and invite you to share in the exceptional AU experience.
The AU Experience
American University flourishes on one important principle-to prepare a generation of leaders committed to developing ideas into sustainable action that advances global public service. This principle is carefully woven into the curriculum and adopted by the Community of Scholars summer program. The university is committed to a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the study of global, national and local affairs that values human rights, public service, and social justice. AU strives for diversity of background, experience, and expertise among its faculty and students.
About the University
Located in Washington, D.C., American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and nearly 150 countries and providing opportunities for academic excellence, public service, and internships in the nation's capital and around the world.
See also: the Course Offerings and a Sample Schedule.
Download the 2010 Community of Scholars brochure [pdf]. (You can also request brochures by emailing us at communityofscholars@american.edu.)
[Please note that the online brochure is in pdf format, and you will need software to read it. You can obtain that software here if you don't aready have it.]
To join our mailing list, just send your name, e-mail address, high school, and year of graduation to communityofscholars@american.edu.