Georgetown Announces Early Bird Special for Community Class Registration

Press release

Published September 26th, 2019 - 11:12 GMT

From previous Community Classes

Highlights

The program is comprised of two-hour courses held weekly on the campus of GU-Q

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has opened registration for their Fall 2019 Community Classes, offering the public a chance to expand their knowledge in a critical field, engage in discussions on topics of interest, and experience the vibrant Education City community of learners.

With courses taught by leading experts and recognized academics and researchers, GU-Q Community Classes combine introductory course formats with the quality of university level instruction for a unique learning opportunity designed to fit the needs and schedules of working professionals. “Community Classes at GU-Q are very engaging, and the teachers have a lot of experience and are fun to talk to,” explains former program participant, Dana Mahmoud.

The program is comprised of two-hour courses held weekly on the campus of GU-Q from October 27 through November 20th, and conveniently scheduled from 6:30pm until 8:30pm in the evening. There are 11 different courses to choose from, and sessions include both Arabic and English language options.

This year’s courses cover a range of topics, including Doha’s urban growth, formal spoken Arabic, large-scale event organization, an introduction to emergency and disaster management, strategic communications and public relations, and co-active coaching for a balanced and successful life.

“This course is fantastic because it allows us to focus on things that we overlook or don’t have the time to stop and think about because life is running so fast,” said Dr. Amin Joutei, a previous student of the co-active coaching course, offered in Arabic. “I wish the course could be longer to learn even more about ourselves. It is a wonderful tool for self-development and growth.”

GU-Q is offering early bird savings for class registration before October 13th. The classes are open to participants over the age of 18, and no previous qualification or degree is required. Course enrollment and attendance will earn a certificate of completion. More information about the Community Classes is available online at http://qatar.georgetown.edu/cc

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.