Politics and International Studies

Internships Descriptions

POL 300International Studies InternshipStudent must apply, in writing, to the Department to take a Department-sponsored or student arranged internship abroad for credit. A faculty member will be appointed to oversee the internship and to supervise the written component.
POL 352United Nations PracticumThe study of the processes and structures of the United Nations System through seminars and labs, culminating in an annual Model United Nations simulated conference. Students will study the UN’s specialized agencies and related organs, and affiliated intergovernmental organizations. Students will prepare various position papers on a selected country, and develop resolution drafting and negotiating skills in preparation for the simulated conference. Prerequisites: POL 140 and one of POL 241 or POL242 and the permission of the instructor.
POL 352Nicholas Bachand Canadian Civil Society InternshipThe Nicholas Bachand Canadian Civil Society Internship is intended to provide a practical work-experience related to the Political Studies Minor in Public Policy and Public Administration. The internship is intended to enable students to contribute to the well-being of Canadian society by participating in voluntary and non-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
POL 450Independent StudyIndividual research and reading under the guidance of an advisor and the Department, of special themes in political studies.