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POLS 598 Internship in Political Studies Units: 3.00
An internship and experiential learning course that allows students to develop practical skills related to their degree by pairing them with local organizations engaged in work related to politics, broadly conceived. Roles may include assisting with the day-to-day tasks of an organization, special projects, event planning, community activism, report writing, and/or other responsibilities. Consult the Political Studies website for further information and instructions on how to apply.
NOTE Students will be given a grade of Pass/Fail for work done.
NOTE Students will be given a grade of Pass/Fail for work done.
Learning Hours: 120 (10 Seminar, 20 Individual Instruction, 90 Off-Campus Activity)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Registration in a POLS Major, Joint Honours, or POPE Plan, and 12.0 units in POLS at the 200-level or above and a minimum GPA of 3.00 on all units in POLS) or permission of the Department.
Exclusion DEVS 411/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Make connections between theoretical concepts related to political studies and practical experiences in the field.
- Engage in a critically reflective process that advances students' understanding of their skillset (what they bring into the professional environment, what they have gained from their internship, and how they've handled/overcome any challenges).
- Make connections between how political processes and outcomes in the internship affect the political and social concerns of the community and/or global scale.
- Articulate how the internship - including their successes, challenges and their contributions - has affected their personal and professional growth and future goals.