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Political Science Field Experience (PSCI 1175)
Internship/Practicum Credits:
3 - 6 Variable Credit
Description:
This course combines field work at a governmental or nongovernmental organization engaged in public policy work with an examination of power, politics, and leadership. You will spend approximately three hours per credit per week at your internship site; attend three seminars (orientation, midsemester, and end-of-semester seminars); develop specific learning goals with your instructor and internship site supervisor; and submit online writing assignments that integrate political science theories with your field experiences. You must arrange an internship placement and obtain permission from the instructor prior to registering for this course. Must be taken A-F.
Topical Outline:
Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Develop learning goals and work plan in collaboration with field supervisor(s) and faculty advisor
2. 2. Evaluate one's field experience in relation to learning goals and relevant political science theories
3. 3. Create a final project that incorporates field experience learning goals and needs of field study site(s)
Prerequisites:
PSCI 1101 or
PSCI 1102 or
PSCI 1110 or
AMIS 1120; Permission from faculty field experience supervisor is necessary for registration.