Summer 2013 Course Descriptions (Click here for PDF Attachment)
Courses subject to change
June 3 - July 25, 2013

Below is the list of courses offered in Summer 2013 Summer Courses meet two evenings a week and are offered for four graduate-level credits each. A student may take up to two courses each summer:

• American Foreign Policy Since World War II
• Behavioral Economics and Decision Making
• Behavioral Sociology of Sectarian and International Conflict
• Comparative National Systems
• Current Asian Security Issues
• Econometrics
• Economic Negotiations
• Energy, Environment, and Development in Developing Countries
• International Financial Markets
• International Monetary Theory
• International Relations of the Middle East
• International Trade Theory
• Introduction to Economic Development
• Introduction to International Law
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Practical Research Methods for Development
• Principles and Practices of Conflict Management
• Promoting Development in Fragile States
• Rural Development and the World Food Crisis
• Statistical Methods of Business and Economics
• The Euro and Europe's Economic Crisis
• Theories of International Relations

More course information can be found on ISIS here.

Summer Language Institute 2013
The Summer Language Institute provides intensive language courses emphasizing political, economic and international topics in Arabic, Chinese, English, Hindi/Urdu, Persian and Russian. In addition to receiving formal classroom instruction, students have access to SAIS's Multimedia Language Center to explore the languages through interactive technology and software programs. For a course to be offered, a minimum of five students must be registered.

Arabic

• Novice Arabic
• Novice High Arabic
• Intermediate Low Arabic
• Intermediate Mid Arabic
• Intermediate/Advanced Arabic

Chinese

• Novice Chinese
• Novice High Chinese
• Intermediate Low Chinese
• Intermediate Mid Chinese
• Intermediate High Chinese
• Advanced Low Chinese

English

• Advanced Low English

Hindi/Urdu

• Hindi/Urdu Novice
• Hindi/Urdu Intermediate Low
• Novice High Hindi/Urdu

Persian

• Novice Persian (Farsi)
• Intermediate Low Persian (Farsi)
• Intermediate Mid Persian (Farsi)

Russian

• Novice Russian
• Novice High Political Russian
• Intermediate Low Political Russian
• Intermediate Mid Political Russian
• Intermediate High Political Russian

Please note that the information above is subject to change. Continue to visit this Web site for additional updates and information.

Applications for Summer 2013 open in February, 2013.

Auditing Courses
Summer Programs students may audit courses by following the Admission and Registration Proceduresand by paying full tuition. Auditors must attend class regularly and fulfill any additional requirements specified by the instructor. Applicants should indicate their preference to audit a course on the Application and Registration Form. Enrolled summer students who have registered for audit or who wish to change their grade status to audit must first submit an Audit Form to the Office of Summer Programs no later than Monday, June 24. Permission of the instructor is required. Students also must receive permission from the language program coordinator to audit language courses. Some professors or language coordinators may not allow audits. Once changed from credit status to audit, the status cannot be reverted to credit.
Summer students who wish to change the status of a course from audit to credit must submit a Change to Credit Form to the Office of Summer Programs no later than Tuesday, July 23. Permission of the instructor is required. The professor's approval will depend on the student's regular class attendance and fulfillment of any course requirements. The student must then write the final examination and/or term paper(s). Once changed to credit, the status cannot be reverted to audit.
Successfully audited courses will appear on the SAIS transcript with "AU" and no letter grade or course credit is earned. Candidates for certificates may not apply audited courses toward a certificate.

Conditional Acceptance
Certain applicants may be granted conditional acceptance to SAIS Summer Programs. The specific circumstances of the condition will be detailed in the applicant's acceptance letter. Students who have not met the condition of their acceptance or have not made alternate arrangements by the end of SAIS Summer Programs on Thursday, July 25, will receive a failing grade of "F" for the courses in which they are registered.

Course Cancellations
For a course to be offered, a minimum of five students must be registered. SAIS reserves the right to cancel a course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements. To check the status of canceled courses, contact the Office of Summer Programs. Any tuition payments, including the 10 percent per course deposit, will be refunded if SAIS cancels a course.

Course Load
Due to the intensive nature of SAIS Summer Programs, students may enroll in a maximum of two non-language courses or one language course. Taking two non-language classes is considered a full load and requires a substantial time commitment. Because of the condensed format of the summer term, it is important that all participants attend every class session.
The maximum number of courses a non-degree student may take at SAIS is four. Those who wish to take additional course work must petition the Office of Summer Programs. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs reviews the petition along with the Office of Summer Programs.

Disabilities Services
Students with a documented disability who require accommodations or those who wish to inquire about accommodations should contact the Associate Director for Student Life. Office of Student Affairs at 202.663.5705 or in person in the Nitze Building, Room 202. Students seeking special accommodations must submit the appropriate documentation at least two weeks prior to the date they would like their accommodations to begin.

Drop/Add
Enrolled students who wish to drop or add a course may do so by submitting a Drop/Add Form to the Office of Summer Programs no later than Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Paper copies of the form are also available. See the Financial Information section under Refunds for further information. 

Economics Pre-Requisites and Waiver Exams
Students must successfully complete the prerequisites for a course, as described under the course description, prior to the start of SAIS Summer Programs. Successful completion is defined as a minimum grade of "B-." In addition, applicants to International Trade Theory or International Monetary Theory must pass the SAIS online waiver exam in Microeconomics or Macroeconomics if the prerequisite course was not completed at SAIS.
These exams can be taken online from anywhere in the world in May of 2013. Applicants may attempt each exam only once. The Office of Summer Programs will register all eligible applicants for the waiver exams as long as their completed applications are received by Friday, May 17, and the 10 percent per course tuition deposit was submitted upon acceptance.  Contact the Office of Summer Programs for more information.

Grades
The highest grade given at SAIS is "A" and "B-" is the lowest passing grade. A grade of "C" or lower is considered failing. A failing grade cannot be replaced or removed from a student's transcript. A course with a failing grade does not count toward a SAIS certificate. Non-degree students who receive a failing grade are not eligible to take additional course work at SAIS. A student may choose to appeal this decision to the Office of Summer Programs, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will make the final determination. At that time, the student may be required to pay full tuition and take the course again or may be dismissed from taking any additional courses at SAIS.
In limited cases, a grade of "I" for incomplete may be given by the professor at the end of the summer term. Summer session students must submit all required work by the end of the eighth week of the fall semester. After that point, no grade higher than "B+" will be assigned in a course where an incomplete has been allowed, except when extenuating, documented circumstances such as prolonged serious illness have occurred. The incomplete will automatically become a failing grade of "C" on the last day of classes of the fall semester, if the grade has not been turned in by that time. The instructor has authority to set deadlines and the discretion not to grant an incomplete. A signed contract outlining these deadlines and conditions will be required for any student who is granted an incomplete.

Honor Code
Enrollment in SAIS Summer Programs obligates students to conduct all activities in accordance with the rules and spirit of the school’s Honor Code. All examinations at SAIS are given under the Honor Code. Violations of the Honor Code wil result in a failing grade of "F" that cannot be removed from a student's record. The Honor Code is detailed in The Red Book: Academic Procedures Manual and Information and can be obtained on this Web site or via hard copy through the Office of Summer Programs, Nitze Building, Room 403.

Housing
SAIS Summer Program participants are responsible for finding their own living accommodations in the Washington, D.C., area. SAIS has no residential facilities. However, housing options may be available through Georgetown University, The George Washington University and The International Student House. Information can be found on their respective Web sites. Other housing possibilities include rooming in a group house or subletting an apartment for the summer months. Neighborhoods in nearby Maryland and Virginia are conveniently accessible by public transportation. Accepted summer students who have paid their deposit are eligible to receive access to an internal SAIS Web site with additional housing postings. For more information contact Summer Programs Office at sumprog@jhmi.edu or 202-663-5671.

International Applicants
Applicants currently outside of the United States may need to apply for a student visa at a U.S. consulate in their home country. Applicants applying for a visa should apply for admission to SAIS Summer Programs as early as possible due to reported delays in visa issuance at U.S. consulates around the world.
Student visa requests will be processed only for students who have been accepted to SAIS Summer Programs for two Summer Courses, one Summer Language Institute course or ESL and American Studies and whose 10 percent per course tuition deposit has been received. Completed visa requests must be received at SAIS at least three weeks prior to the start of the summer program. Allot the full length of time necessary to submit an application, receive an admissions response, complete and return the student visa request information and schedule an appointment at the U.S. consulate.

• Click here to download the comprehensive pre-arrival information outlining the visa application process.

International students who are currently in the United States may be legally permitted to take courses at SAIS depending on the parameters of their current immigration status. Contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at 202.663.5672 with any questions or refer to the International Student and Scholar Services Web site.

Late Applications and Registrations
Late applications and registrations are welcome on a space-available basis until Friday, May 31, 2013. Enrollment cannot be guaranteed to those who submit late applications. There is a $35 late fee for applications and registrations received after the Friday, April 26, 2013, deadline.

Transcripts
Grade reports are not mailed out for summer courses. Students may access grade reports online. Official transcripts for SAIS Summer Programs will be issued by the SAIS Registrar's Office only upon request. Students may obtain one trancript free of charge and additional copies at $3 per copy by completing a Transcript Request Form and submitting it to the Registrar's Office. Transcripts will not be issued for students with unsatisfied academic or financial obligations to the university.

Transferring Courses
Credits for courses taken in SAIS Summer Programs can be transferred to many other graduate schools. Check with individual schools for their transfer credit policies.
Admission to any of the SAIS Summer Programs is entirely independent from degree-program admission and in no way implies acceptance to a SAIS degree program. Application to a SAIS degree program is a separate and distinct process. Those who apply and are accepted into the SAIS M.A. program can receive credit for up to four non-language courses taken on a non-degree basis. For the M.I.P.P. or Ph.D. programs, credit can be given for up to two non-language courses. No credit is awarded for courses taken more than 10 years prior to matriculation as a degree candidate. SAIS concentration and degree requirements may change from year to year. Non-degree students who are admitted to a degree program should verify at the time of acceptance whether courses they have taken can be applied toward a particular requirement.
SAIS degree-program alumni and those who have completed a full-time, SAIS-affiliated program, inlcuding the Bologna Center Diploma and the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies Certificate, may not apply credits from courses taken on a non-degree basis with the tuition discount to another SAIS degree program.

Withdrawal
To withdraw from a course after the drop/add deadline of Tuesday, June 11, 2013, students must submit a Withdrawal Form to the Office of Summer Programs no later than Tuesday, June 25. Paper copies of the form are also available. Withdrawing from a course means that a "W" will be placed on a student's transcript. Students who do not complete a course for which they are registered, and who have not officially withdrawn, will receive a failing grade of "C" for that course and will not be eligible to take additional course work at SAIS. No refunds are given for withdrawals or failures. Refer to the Refunds section for further information.

Information Subject to Change
This Web site must be considered informational and not binding on The Johns Hopkins University. All information is subject to change without prior written notice.
Johns Hopkins University is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. As such, Johns Hopkins does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic in any student program or activity administered by the university or with regard to admission or employment. Defense Department discrimination in ROTC programs on the basis of sexual orientation conflicts with this university policy. The university continues its ROTC program, but encourages a change in the Defense Department Policy.
Questions regarding Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 should be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity, Garland Hall 130, 3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. 21218, Telephone: 410.516.8075, TTY: 410.516.6225.

Alumni Fellowship
SAIS degree-program alumni and those who have completed a full-time, SAIS-affiliated program, including the Bologna Diploma and the Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies Certificate, receive a 25% tuition fellowship on all summer courses. SAIS employees must use their tuition remission benefits before they can take advantage of this discount. Those who are continuing at SAIS in a degree program are not eligible for this discount. Non-degree courses taken with this alumni fellowship may not be applied to an additional SAIS degree program.
Fees
Application Fee: $50. This fee is required of first-time non-degree applicants only.
Late Fee: $35. Applications and registrations must include this fee if postmarked after the April 26, 2013, application deadline for all summer courses. First-time non-degree applicants who apply late must submit a total payment of $85.
Fees can be paid online by credit card during the application process. Those who cannot complete payment online should send a check, money order or cashier’s check made payable to Johns Hopkins University-SAIS to the Office of Summer Programs.
No fee is required to use the Multimedia Center, but for damaged or unreturned materials a $40 fee will be charged to the student's account. The student's grades will be held if this fee has not been paid by August 9, 2013.
Sample Student Budget
Students coming to SAIS from abroad or elsewhere in the United States to enroll in SAIS Summer Programs should have approximately $6,400 to $7,500 available to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board and personal expenses. This estimate does not include travel or health care costs. The following is a sample budget:

Incoming SAIS degree students should note that the University Student Health Insurance Plan will not provide coverage until TBD. Students are responsible for finding and/or maintaining their own health insurance coverage during the summer program.
Payment Procedures
Payment in full is required for all programs no later than Monday, May 20, 2013. Tuition payments should be made electronically via https://isis.jhu.edu. Payment also can be mailed or made in person to the Office of Summer Programs. SAIS accepts MasterCard and VISA as well as checks, money orders and cashier's checks made payable to Johns Hopkins University-SAIS. No cash payments will be accepted. For bank wire transfer information, contact the SAIS Business Office at 202.663.5661.
Students will be dropped from courses they are registered in if payment has not been received by the deadline. If students wish to reenroll in these courses, they will be responsible for paying the late registration fee. Students who have been dropped for failure to pay, but who attend class without reenrolling, will be held responsible for the tuition charges, the appropriate late fee and may receive a failing grade for the course.
Refunds
Tuition is refundable only when the student submits a Drop/Add form to the Office of Summer Programs during the Drop/Add period. Please note that the application fee and 10% deposit on tuition are non-refundable. Refund amounts will be determined by the date and time the form is submitted according to the schedule listed below.

• Before 2pm on June 7: 90%
• Between 2pm on June 7 and 2pm on June 10: 50%
• After 2pm on June 10: No tuition will be refunded

Course Cancellations
For a course to be offered, a minimum of five students must be registered. SAIS reserves the right to cancel a course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements. To check the status of canceled courses, please refer to this Web site. Any tuition charges, including the 10 percent deposit, will be refunded if SAIS cancels a course.
Please note that the information above is subject to change.  Continue to visit this Web site for additional updates and information.

Schedule and Room Information
After reading the instructions below, click here to look up schedule and room information for your course. 

• Select Nitze School of Advanced International Studies from the list of schools
• Select Summer 2013 from the list of terms (courses will be posted February 1, 2013).
• DO NOT select a department.
• Click on the title of your course to view the detailed course information

SAIS Buildings
Nitze Building – 1740 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Rome Building – 1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW
BOB/Bernstein-Offit Building – 1717 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Schedule

•  Tuesday/Thursday non-language courses begin on Tuesday, June 4, 2013
•  Monday/Wednesday non-language courses begin on Wednesday, June 5, 2013
• Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian courses begin on Tuesday, June 4, 2013
• English for courses begins on Monday, June 3, 2013

 Textbooks
SAIS does not have an in-house bookstore.  Students can purchase their textbooks through external vendors.
Some professors may not require you to buy textbooks, as they have prepared readings for you.  They may also be using ERes (Electronic Reserves) where you can access some of your readings online through the SAIS library.  You can access your course's ERes site through Blackboard.
Technology at SAIS
The Service Desk
The SAIS Service Desk is the campus's computing services help desk, offering technical support to students, faculty and staff.  This service is available to all summer students who have questions about their JHED ID, SAIS email account, classroom wi-fi connections, and other technology related issues.  The contact information for the Service Desk is below:

Send email via:
saishelp@jhu.edu
Contact by phone (on-campus):
ext. help(4357)
Contact by phone (anywhere): 202.663.5666

Blackboard (Bb)
Every course has a companion website in Bb, accessible with a JHED ID and password.  Each course site includes a link to ERes and a copy of the course syllabus.  Students can access Bb through the link in the SAIS web portal or by going tohttp://blackboard.jhu.edu.  Please visit the Academic Technology website for further information and instructions.  If you have any questions about Bb or need help, please contact Nathan Kreps (nkreps@jhu.edu, 22.663.5652).
Useful Links

• SAIS Service Desk
• Computer Lab hours and information
• SAIS Insider Portal
• JHU Libraries Catalog

Student ID cards (J-Cards) 
For those who have sent a passport-sized photo to SAIS, the Johns Hopkins University student identification card (J-Card) will be available at the SAIS Computer Lab on the 3rd floor of the Nitze Building (N317).  If you have not yet provided a photo, please go to the Computer Lab before 6:30pm during the first week of classes to have your picture taken and J-Card printed.  A list of registered students will be given to the guards of all SAIS buildings during the first week of class.  After that time, students must have a J-Card to gain access to the buildings, the library and the computer centers. 

Eligibility
Applicants for all Summer Programs should have at least a “B” average. Applicants for Summer Courses and Summer Certificates must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree or be in the last semester of their undergraduate senior year at the time of application. Applicants for the Summer Language Institute must have completed a minimum of one year of undergraduate studies prior to the start of SAIS Summer Programs. All SAIS courses are conducted at the graduate level and participants are expected to perform at this level.

Required Application Materials
First-Time Applicants

• Online Non-Degree Application (will be available 2/4/13)
• Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions (must be officially translated if not in English)
• One-page personal statement describing your background, motivation and goals for taking the course
• Current CV or resume
• TOEFL score of 100+ (IBT) if English is a second language
• Application fee of $50 (applications submitted after April 26, 2013 will be assessed a $35 late fee)

Alumni, Returning Non-Degree Students & JHU Affiliates

• Online Non-Degree Application (will be available 2/4/13; applications submitted after April 26, 2013 will be assessed a $35 late fee)

Mail or hand-deliver all application materials to:
The Johns Hopkins University
The Paul H. Nitze School
of Advanced International Studies
Office of Non-Degree Programs
1740 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
USA
Admissions Decisions & Deposits

• Application materials will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications will only be processed after all supporting documentation is received. For first-time, non-degree students, written notification will be mailed within two weeks of receipt of completed application.
• If admitted, a 10 percent non-refundable deposit for each course (to be credited toward tuition) must be submitted. This deposit will only be refunded if a course is canceled.
• Full payment is due by Monday, May 20, 2013. For those who apply after this date, full payment is due upon acceptance. A registration confirmation will be issued upon full payment of tuition.

Admission to SAIS Non-Degree Programs is entirely independent from degree program admission and in no way implies acceptance to a SAIS degree program. Students interested in applying to a full-time SAIS degree program should consult the SAIS Office of Admissions by e-mail to admissions.sais@jhu.edu or phone at 202.663.5700