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CJCxDC Programs

CJCxDC offers a 10-week program in the spring and summer and one-week programs year-round built around site visits, speaker sessions, mentorship, and internships or professional exploration opportunities.

This immersion program gives CJC undergraduate and graduate students in journalism, public relations, advertising, media production, and mass communications the chance to spend a semester living, interning, and studying in Washington, DC.

Semester-Long Programs

Spring & Summer 10-week program includes:

  • 1- and 3-credit courses including JOU4930: Navigating DC’s Media and Communications Landscape
  • Weekly site visits to government, media, policy, and PR/communications organizations
  • Guest speaker sessions with DC professionals and UF alumni
  • The NaviGators mentorship program, pairing students with experienced professionals
  • A Professional Exploration Track for students pursuing shadowing, conferences, and coffee chats alongside or instead of a traditional internship
  • Professional Development Essentials (resume edits, LinkedIn workshops, Capitol Headshot, and published work) 

One Week in DC Programs

CJCxDC One Week Intensive

For students who cannot commit to a full semester away, the CJCxDC One Week Intensive brings the immersion experience to Washington, DC in a single week. Students get a condensed version of the CJCxDC semester program. This is an introduction to the city’s media, communications, policy, and advocacy landscape. Built around site visits, speaker sessions, and networking, students will get hands-on professional exposure to the communications industry in Washington, DC. This is a one-credit course that launches Fall 2026. Program dates: October 1- 7, 2026 [closed]

Sports Diplomacy Week with Sports@CJC

Explore the world of sports media, communication, and diplomacy in Washington, DC. This week-long experience gives students a front-row look at how sports, international relations, and media intersect on a global scale. Participate in tours and meetings to learn about the many exciting career paths–with sports teams, leagues, and media companies. This is a 1-credit course. Program Dates: September 10-15, 2026 [closed]

Public Interest Communications (PIC) Week

This program is in development and will launch Spring 2027 in partnership with Professor Angela Bradbery. This is a great opportunity for students interested in advocacy, public interest communications, and non-profit work in the nation’s capital. More information is coming soon. 

NFL Draft Week

This program is in development and will align with the 2027 NFL Draft happening in Washington, DC on April 29-May 1. This is a great opportunity for students interested in sports communications, media, and the business of sports. More information is coming soon.

DC/DOX Film Festival Week

This program is an ongoing partnership with DC/DOX Film Festival that will happen summer 2027. This is a great opportunity for students interested in documentary film, storytelling, and media production. More information is coming soon.