Designed with dc in mind
Coursework at The CALL
The CALL offers a core suite of classes and applied experiences to complement students’ professional experience and life downtown. Our courses are based on the tenet of experiential learning and allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom.
Choose courses from our applied semesters or create a personalized suite that aligns with your journey and interests – the decision is yours!
choose your path
We provide a variety of applied semesters for students to choose from:
Law
An ideal opportunity for students in all majors and schools interested in attending law school. Pursue a range of paths within the legal field and gain the skills necessary to have a successful law career, including law etiquette, stress management, critical thinking, and more!
Cities & the Future
Spend a semester understanding how cities function and how to create a better world. Learn the key competencies necessary to become a change leader in the process, including design thinking, cultural awareness, effective stakeholder engagement, and more!
Cultures & Communications
Whether pursuing a career in politics, nonprofits, journalism, or elsewhere, this applied semester will help enhance your communications skills. Gain skills in public speaking, critical thinking, grant writing, visual storytelling, marketing, and more!
Design Your Own Applied Semester
An opportunity to choose the courses that teach the skills needed for your future career path. Our courses will further equip you with the skills and hands-on experience essential for career success and developing a competitive edge.
Students can opt for one of our applied semesters, selecting from a series of courses, or design their own semester by choosing from our diverse list of courses aligned with their interests.
more about our courses
Students Take Classes in These Four Categories
Professional Seminar
Offer students the chance to integrate their professional experiences with their personal, academic, and career goals. Students can take an internship seminar, a studio-based practicum, or a research fellowship to better understand their future paths.
CALL Electives
Our electives provide an opportunity for customization, enabling students to tailor their educational experience to align with personal interests, career goals, or explore diverse fields.
City Seminar
Allow students to experience the city through discussions, lectures, field trips, and meetings with community groups and leaders.
CALL Workshops
Focus on skills, mindsets, and knowledge production that offer students both a better understanding of their strengths, and a competitive edge in their career toolbox.
Fall 2025 Courses
CALL students take between 12-15 credits per semester, and must take one CALL Professional Experiential Seminar, one CALL City Seminar, and two CALL Workshops for their first 9 credits at the CALL. Students should expect to fill their schedule with two additional CALL courses.
Students should contact their Academic Deans to make sure courses fulfill their program requirements.
Professional Seminars (4 credits)
UNXD 2925-90 Internship Seminar (Abigail Lewis)
UNXD 2925-91 Internship Seminar (Abigail Lewis)
UNXD 2925-92 Internship Seminar (Tad Howard)
CALL Electives (3 credits)
ECON 2503-90 Immigration Economics (Anna Maria May)
GOVT 2233-90 First Amendment (Joe Hartman)
GOVT 4230-90 US Law: Theory and Practice (Andrew Caffey)
City Seminars (3 credits)
UNXD 2268-90 DC Stories (Sophie Heller)
UNXD 3320-90 Creating an Equitable City (James Benton)
WRIT TBD-90 Professional Writing & AI (Rebecca Tarsa)
CALL Workshops (1 credit)
UNXD 3347-90 Mediation Seminar (Rachel Milner Gillers)
UNXD 2252-90 Speaking Skills for Success (Kristie Kenney)
UNXD 3315-90 Business and Climate Change (Gina Hall)
UNXD 1132-90 Bridges to Social Justice (Melissa Bernard and Ray Shiu)
UNXD 2257-90 Designing Your Georgetown (Tad Howard)
Not sure if the CALL is right for you?
We welcome all Hilltop students who want to take a class and experience the CALL! Request to be added to our Fall 2025 Courses here.