POSC - 485. Internship in Legislative Process

The objective of the course, exposure to the intricacies of the legislative process, is achieved by a blend of selected readings and participation in the New York State Legislature or not-for-profit organization dealing in advocacy or legislation. Students will serve as Legislative interns working 120 to 150 hours during the semester performing duties and responsibilities as determined by the legislator/supervisor in consultation with the faculty director. Students will be graded based upon joint evaluation of the legislator/supervisor and internship professor. Students placed in the Community Policy Institute program will attend a scheduled weekly class. Written permission of the internship supervisor is required.

Attribute: APJ, INT, PPA