POLS 1190 - Political Science Internship
Variable Credits Y
Combines internship at a public policy-related governmental or non-governmental organization with an examination of power, politics, and leadership. Students are responsible for securing their own internship opportunity with the support and guidance of Political Science faculty. Students spend approximately three hours per credit per week at internship location, meet with faculty coordinator at least three times during the semester, develop specific learning goals with both faculty coordinator ad internship site supervisor, and submit writing assignments that integrate Political Science concepts with internship experience. Must obtain permission from coordinating faculty member prior to registering for this course.
Major Content Areas
On site field experience/internship 60% Regular meetings with coordinating POLS faculty member and on site evaluator 20% Relevant political science research and writing 20%
Learning Outcomes
Summarize overall field work experience within the context of the political science discipline Demonstrate knowledge of relevant social science concepts and theories associated with the specific internship experience chosen Analyze broader public policy connections to specific governmental or non-governmental internship experience Employ basic methods of social science observation to field experience
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