POL 296 - Political Science Internship

3 Credit(s)

Students placed in participatory position in government office or community organization. Requires research paper relating to some aspect of internship.

Prereqs: POL 101 or POL 102 & instructor permission
Co-reqs: 2.5 GPA and Sophomore standing
Course Type: Practicum
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Service Learning
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will describe their practical work experience with their internship agency.
CLO 2) Students will describe this educational/internship experience apart from the traditional college classroom setting.
CLO 3) Student will investigate potential career options tied to academic interests and receive concrete, first-hand learning opportunities from experts in the career field of their choice.
CLO 4) Student will develop and expand knowledge in a work setting.
CLO 5) Student will improve teamwork and leadership skills, observation and listening skills.
CLO 6) Student will gain an increased awareness of the workplace and the perspectives of others.