Political Science 427 - Legislative Internship
Poli Sci 427 is a 3-credit course with weekly readings, as well as written assignments. The material covered in the course is designed to be relevant to students who are concurrently serving as legislative interns. This class is open by application only to students interning in a legislative setting, specifically in one of the following:
- the governor's office
- the lieutenant governor's office
- the state legislature
- federal legislative offices in Madison.
Preference will be given to applications from Political Science majors and those with a cumulative GPA higher than 2.8.
- Spring 2012 Application Information: The semester application form (Word doc) and a copy of your student record (available on MyUW) should be submitted to Liane Kosaki either electronically (lkosaki@wisc.edu), or by hard copy in Liane's mailbox in North Hall. DO NOT leave applications in her office or on her office door. Application deadline: Friday, 4 November 2011.
NOTES:
- This class will have weekly meetings.
- It is not necessary to have secured an internship before applying for the course, but you will need to have an internship by the start of the spring semester.
- Summer 2012 Application Information:The summer application form and a campus copy of your student record (available on MyUW) should be submitted to Liane Kosaki either electronically (lkosaki@wisc.edu), or by hard copy in Liane's mailbox in North Hall. DO NOT leave applications in her office or on her office door. Applications will be accepted for the course until it's filled.
NOTES:
- PS 427 over the summer does not have formal class meetings. Instead, students are required to complete a set of assigned readings, written assignments, and participate in online discussions that will allow them to reflect on and integrate their experiences with their academic work.
- Internships do not necessarily have to be in a legislative setting, but do need to be politically related to be eligible.
- Students taking this course need to have secured a political internship before being authorized for the course.
- Please be sure to provide both your phone number and email address where you can be reached over the summer!
Political Science 478 - Washington DC Summer Internship Program
- For more information about the program and the application form, see the program website.
Application deadline: Monday, 31 October 2011.
State Legislative Internship Opportunities
- Check the Announcements Blog page for the most recent information about internship opportunities.
Washington, D.C. Opportunities