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American Studies

Special Programs

King's American Studies program offers opportunities to experience American history and culture first hand through single day excursions to places of interest not far from campus, weekend journeys to important cities such as Washington, D.C., and extended travel opportunities throughout the United States. A variety of internships are also possible, including museums, historic sites, and archival facilities in the Tri-Cities region.

King College students may apply to participate in the American Studies Program offered by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Based on the principle of integrating faith, learning, and living, students spend a semester in Washington, D.C., earning academic credit by serving as interns and participating in a contemporary, issue-oriented seminar program. Internships are available in congressional offices, social service agencies, think tanks, cultural institutions and many other organizations. The American Studies Program is designed for juniors and seniors with a wide range of academic majors and vocational interests.

Students may also wish to take part in the Los Angeles Film Studies Program, also through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Located in Burbank near major production studios, the semester-long program combines seminar courses with internships in various segments of the film and entertainment industry, providing the opportunity to explore the industry within a Christian context and from a liberal arts perspective.

The Summer Institute of Journalism is a Christ-centered program that brings students to Washington, D.C. for seminars with over 25 top professional journalists from the media. Also sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, it blends classroom experience with hands-on news gathering and writing opportunities over an intensive four weeks from mid-May to mid-June.