POSC 499 - Advanced Political Science Internship 1-3 hours

Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work in a governmental office, in a non-profit agency which lobbies government, in an attorney’s office, or in other similar positions promoting an understanding of American national, state or local government. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 political science internship credits (POSC 399 and POSC 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: minimum nine hours of political science coursework; senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration of internship.