2015-2016 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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POS 210 - Political Internship
POS 210 is a service learning course, with an academic component, which allows students to receive credit for serving an internship in the political field. There will be one class hour per week, focusing on issues related to these service activities. Service activities include, but are not limited to, working with local political parties, serving in election campaigns, and working with local elected officials. The instructor will determine which service activities are appropriate and how both the service and academic components are assessed.
Credits: 1-3
Hours
1 Class Hour, 2 Service Activities
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe some of the major features of the local politcal system especially as these are related to the student’s service activities.
2. Identify some important local issues and describe their relation to the local political system.
3. Identify opportunities for civic engagement in the local political system.
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