“The classes I took at The Philadelphia Center were amazing! Mark encourages students to analyze and really see aspects of power and authority and how it plays out in the work environment. My Elective, Warren Huff’s Architecture of Cities, helped me to appreciate, notice and understand what I see every day in the historic city of Philadelphia. In other words, Mark helped me see the unseen and Warren helped me appreciate what I do see.”
Kay Miller, Hope College
Spring 2006
Metropolitan Career Center, Human Resources Intern
Summer Program
The Philadelphia Center’s 8 Week Summer Program: Learning Work
What is it?
•An 8-week internship and seminar experience that gives students a substantial and meaningful opportunity to learn the dynamics of work through:
•Mentored internships — Students work at least 32 hours/week in an substantial internship opportunity they choose and create individualized learning plans of action based on what they want to achieve and learn while participating in the program. Dr. Mark Andrew Clark, as well as your workplace supervisor, will help facilitate and evaluate this learning through learning plans, portfolios and other activities. Students interested in working in the following fields are strongly urged to apply early: medicine, physical sciences, law, investment banking, sports management, advertising, public relations, and publishing. Summer internships in these fields are highly competitive.
•Seminar — All students will be required to take Dr. Clark’s seminar: Entering Professional Life: An Experience-Based Look at Workplace Relations. When you enter a work organization, the transition from college to professional life can be monumental. The issue of ‘fitting in’ becomes a major concern, so that an understanding of relations/relationships is critically important. What exactly does ‘fitting in’ mean and what is involved? How will the values, beliefs, and norms of the organization be a part? What do you need to consider to form meaningful, productive relations with others? This course will offer you ways of thinking about relations/relationships (structurally, systemically, collectively, and experientially) and will help you develop a method of critical reflection and a practice of critique. Also, you will examine what you bring to the workplace table (assumptions, beliefs, values, attitudes, biases, behaviors, etc.) in order to understand how your prior experiences have a key role in your ability to develop relationships with others at the workplace.
•Urban experience – Students will be able to explore one of the nation’s most historic locations. Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and offers participants a chance to experience a wide variety of interests from the Avenue of the Arts to the Zoological Garden and everything in between. For more detailed information about living in Philadelphia please click here.
Who should attend?
•Undergraduates across all majors and who are ready to learn more about work.
When is it?
•The 2010 Summer program runs May 29-July 24.
Will I receive college credit?
• Yes. Hope College in Holland, Michigan is our managing institution. Upon completion of the 8 week program Hope will award you 8 credits. Since you receive credit, internships are unpaid.
When is the deadline for application?
• Space is limited so please apply as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is March 15. Letters of acceptance will be sent by April 15.
How much is tuition?
•Tuition for our summer program is $5,400 plus a $500 non-refundable application fee.
Why is the application fee non-refundable?
•As soon as you submit your application and deposit, The Philadelphia Center begins to work on your behalf. A faculty advisor will consult with you via phone or email about your interests in order to arrange phone interviews at various placements that are of interest to you. Working with you and setting up the interviews require our time and resources. Remember, you are guaranteed an internship and we will work diligently on your behalf just as we have for the 6,000+ alumni of our program.
What about housing and food costs?
•You have the option of having TPC provide your housing at an approximate cost of $2,500. We rent a dormitory at the campus of University of Pennsylvania where you will live with other students in the program. You may choose to organize your own living arrangements as well. Food, entertainment and other costs are extra.
If a student lives locally may they live at home and participate in the program?
•Yes of course.
Does The Philadelphia Center offer financial aid?
•No. Please note that most schools generally do not allow financial aid to transfer for a summer program. Please consult with your school’s Office of Financial Aid for specific information.
What is the payment schedule?
| Payment | Due Date |
|---|---|
| $500 Non-Refundable Application Fee | due at time of application submission |
| Tuition Payment 1 ($2700) | due March 31, 2010 |
| Housing Payment 1* (approx $1000) | due March 31, 2010 |
| Tuition Payment 2 ($2700) | due April 30, 2010 |
| Housing Payment 2* (approx $1000) | due April 30, 2010 |
| Total | * TBA (aprox. $7900) |
Do I need a specific GPA to attend this program?
•Each school maintains its own set of rules and regulations regarding off-campus programs so please check with your school’s off-campus office to ensure that you meet their GPA requirements.
Where can I download an application for The Philadelphia Center’s 8 Week Semester Program?
•Please click here to download a PDF of our application..
How can I contact The Philadelphia Center?
•Click .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to email us.