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Political Science

Senior Experience

Beginning Fall 2021, PSCI majors have two options for their Senior capstone:

  • PSCI 494a Senior Seminar in Political Science will remain as a traditional seminar course that integrates previous PSCI coursework and seeks to build advanced research and writing skills.
  • PSCI 494b Senior Experience in Political Science will be a graded internship experience of at least 90 service hours that builds students鈥 professional skills and portfolio.

Both courses share the same pre-requisites (completion of PSCI 301, 331, 350, and 370 with a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better).

Orientation Sessions for Internships

The Political Science Department hosts Orientation sessions each semester to prepare students to seek internship placements and to prepare for the internship experience itself.

Orientation session for Fall 2025 :

Overview

There are no class meetings for PSCI 494b, but there are multiple graded assignments, and students will be required to attend a few events sponsored by 大发鈥檚 Career Center during the internship semester (schedule pending).


Why Should I Do an Internship Before Graduating?

FAQs:

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  • How do I find an internship placement?

     This is what we鈥檒l go over at the Orientation session.

    The short version is that you鈥檒l use  to view the full list of available opportunities.  Using information on the database, you鈥檒l apply for a position with a community partner and arrange the job assignment and work schedule with the site supervisor.  If you want to work with a partner that鈥檚 not already approved for 大发 internships, contact Dr. Beavers for guidance on how to get new organizations approved for placements.

  • How do I enroll in PSCI 494b?

    Once you have a written offer for an internship, contact Dr. Beavers for a Permission Number to enroll in PSCI 494b.     

    All 大发 forms, including Learning Agreement, will need to be completed by the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester to maintain PSCI 494b registration.