From its very beginning, Washington, DC has been the center of political maneuvering, scandal, and intrigue, an international hub of power, and the place where people come to voice their concerns in protest on matters of race, the environment, equality, and more.

In  this course, classroom learning will be complemented by expertly guided tours to some of the city’s most iconic monuments, memorials and governmental institutions.  While on tour, you will have the opportunity to truly experience Washington as you travel through it on foot as well as on public  transportation, gaining a better understanding of America’s capital and its role in history — past, present, and future.

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Live Zoom class

12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — In-person Washington, DC tour experience

8:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — In-person Washington, DC tour experience

8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. — In-person Washington, DC tour experience

8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. — In-person Washington, DC tour experience

Classes will take place at The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Avenue N.E., Washington, DC.

The highlights of the in-person experience include the following: Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War I Memorial, the White House, the United States Capitol Building, National Museum of American History, The People's House Museum and Arlington National Cemetery.

Please keep in mind that plans are subject to change in light of factors such as the weather, time constraints, road closures and events taking place in the city during the time of your visit.

You may wish to consider the Generator Washington DC, a boutique hostel located at 1900 Connecticut Avenue NW. It’s approximately an 8-9 minute walk from this hotel to the Dupont Circle Metro station.

For more accommodations to consider, please consult the recommendations appearing on the Hostel World website.

All class sessions — whether online or in-person — are mandatory. Zoom classes take place live with your camera on and require each student to take an active role in group discussions, activities, projects, etc.  In other words, your full attention and participation are required. If you fail to do so, you will not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.  Towson University carefully monitors class attendance.

We appreciate the fact that English is not the native language for most of our students.  Consequently our classes are designed around their needs and abilities.

Before you sign up for any course, double check class times (both online Zoom and in-person) as well as the time zone according to which the class will be taught.  Make certain that the class times do not conflict with your work commitment to your host family.  If the times conflict, this is not the course for you.

Once you successfully complete this course, you’ll earn 72 hours of credit.

If you have additional questions regarding credit hours, please contact your au pair organization.

Students will have 3 weeks to complete their post-assignment and submit it to their teacher.

Once you submit your post-assignment, you will receive your certificate of completion directly from Towson University within 10 days, assuming you have satisfactorily completed all course work. Feel free to turn your assignment in as soon as you complete it, as this will allow us to get your certificate to you sooner.

If you cancel…
― 22 or more days before the start of the first class, you will receive a full refund.
― 21 to 11 days before the start of the first class, you will receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee.
― 10 to 6 days before the start of the first class, you will not receive a refund. You will instead receive a credit that can be applied toward the tuition price of any Learning Across America course. The credit will be in the amount of the tuition you paid, less a $75 cancellation fee. The credit is good for one year from the date of issue and is transferable.
― 5 or fewer days before the class begins, no refund or credit is available.

As an alternative, should you need to cancel we offer the ability to transfer your enrollment in the same course to another au pair without penalty, provided we receive notice at least 3 days before the start of the course.

Students who must cancel their course need to send an email to Learning Across America. The cancellation request must be sent directly by the student. Please make sure that the subject line of your email is Attention: Cancellation of Course.

If you decide to transfer to another Learning Across America course…
― 22 or more days before the start of your original course, you may transfer without penalty.
― 21 to 11 days before the start of your original course, a $25 transfer fee will apply.
― 10 to 6 days before the start of your original course, a $50 transfer fee will apply.
― 5 or fewer days before the class begins, there is no transfer permitted.