POL 496 - Washington Semester Program

This program enables superior students from all disciplines to study in Washington, D.C., and apply knowledge of their area as it relates to government and politics. Select junior and senior students will take a seminar on American government and politics; participate in group seminars with congressmen and legislative staff, executives, lobbyists, political party officials, and journalists; intern for twelve weeks or two six-week periods in Congress, the executive branch, or with political interest groups; and prepare extensive research papers based upon their semester’s work.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director