POLS 4000:Practicum in Political Science and International Affairs

1-9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101; 60 hours and permission of the instructor and department chair/program director.
A pre-approved service and/or experiential activity that occurs domestically or internationally and links meaningful community service or cultural immersion with academic learning, personal growth, and civic or global responsibility. The activity may be part of a preexisting volunteer program, NGO project, or international exchange or it may be individually designed with the instructor and approved by the chair. Students will be expected to keep a reflective journal and prepare a presentation that demonstrates learning objectives.