Off-campus programs
Take your learning beyond the classroom. Through partnerships with various organizations, Northwestern students can spend a semester or summer elsewhere in the U.S.
American Studies Program, Washington, DC*
Live close to Capitol Hill and learn about integrating faith with politics. Students have interned with members of Congress, political parties, lobbyists and governmental organizations. Learn more
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
For a fresh perspective on caring for the environment, travel to:
- Northern Michigan’s forests for courses in environmental studies, field biology and ecology, or
- Puget Sound to study marine mammals and alpine ecology.
Au Sable also has campuses in Florida, East Africa and South India and offers a 3-week May session and 2 month-long summer sessions. Learn more
Chicago Semester
In addition to interning in a Windy City business, you’ll also take classes on Christian social values and urban culture. Learn more
Contemporary Music Center, Nashville, TN*
As a member of an artists’ community, you’ll learn about music writing, composition, performance, production and marketing. Learn more
Los Angeles Film Studies Center, CA*
Explore the work and workings of mainstream Hollywood entertainment through classes and a film industry internship. Learn more
Washington Journalism Center, Washington, DC*
Take a political beat and explore what it means to be a Christian working in the media in a city that is home to both the powerful and the powerless. Learn more
*Programs offered through NWC’s partnership with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
