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Seton Hall University
United Nations Summer Study Program

The Whitehead School and the United Nations Association of the USA co-organize an annual United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program for students from across the United States and around the world. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this week-long program immerses participants in the political dynamics of the United Nations. Participants attend official sessions at U.N. Headquarters, such as meetings of the Security Council, as well as briefings at the United Nations Association of the USA. The course is designed to familiarize students with the inner workings of the United Nations by bringing them together with distinguished practitioners working in the field of multilateral diplomacy.

The United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program will be offered from Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30, 2010, by the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University and the United Nations Association of the USA. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this unique program immerses participants in the political dynamics of the United Nations.

Students will attend official sessions at United Nations headquarters as well as briefings at UNA-USA. Directed by Dr. Courtney Smith, Associate Dean at the Whitehead School, and offered in cooperation with UNA-USA, the course is designed to familiarize students with the inner workings of the United Nations by bringing them together with distinguished practitioners working in the field of multilateral diplomacy. The program is structured around a series of seminars led by U.N. officials and representatives of governments and civil society on a wide range of global issues currently on the U.N. agenda.

Logistics:

Participants can expect to be immersed in activities 12 hours a day for the full week of the program. Each day commences with breakfast at Seton Hall, followed by a chartered bus to the U.N. Program sessions continue throughout the day at U.N. plaza, with dinners provided on campus in the evenings. Students will also have time for cultural activities in New York City. On-campus single rooms with an adjoining bath are available from July 25th to July 31st. Participants may also choose to commute to Seton Hall for the duration of the program.

Requirements:

The program offers two enrollment options: credit and non-credit. Successful completion of either option results in a certificate from the Whitehead School of Diplomacy. In addition, the credit option allows students to earn three semester credit hours from Seton Hall University.

Prior to the beginning of the course, participants will be responsible for preliminary course readings and a short paper. All sessions of the program are mandatory and students are required to actively participate in dialogue and discussion with guest speakers and peers.

Students attending for credit must also keep a journal documenting their reactions to the briefings and submit a research paper one month after the program ends. Graduate students will complete extra readings and an additional writing assignment.

Tuition & Fees:

1. Credit Option: a. Undergraduate: $2500 b. Graduate: $2600
Both include expected tuition fee for three credits plus a non-refundable deposit covering transportation between campus and the U.N., most meals, U.N. tour, and briefing materials.

2. Noncredit Option: $1000

Includes a non-refundable deposit covering transportation between campus and the U.N., most meals, U.N. tour, and briefing materials.

3. Optional Housing: $400

Six nights included. Sunday to Saturday.

How to Apply:

The application deadline is May 1, 2010. Students will be notified of their status by May 15, 2010.

The application materials can be downloaded from the Program website: http://www.shu.edu/academics/diplomacy/un-program.cfm

For additional information, contact Dr. Courtney Smith at (973) 313-6203 or courtney.smith@shu.edu