POLI 282 - Political Science Practicum

This course should be paired with a 2-4 credit intensive internship experience (8-10 hours/week) with a government institution, non-profit, campaign or other political-science-related organization. Students will work with a faculty member and internship cohort to apply classroom knowledge, learn more about a specific area of political science or a related field, and explore potential career paths. Shared readings, responses to a series of writing prompts and a culminating public presentation will ensure students meet personal goals for the internship experience. Political Science majors who are not planning to complete the practicum requirement through Legislative Politics or the Chuck Green Fellowship should plan to complete this course during their sophomore or junior year.

Every semester. (2 Credits)