POL 407 New York State Assembly/Senate Session Program
12 hours
Students in this public affairs residency internship are placed in the office of an Assembly Member or State Senator in the state legislature in Albany for 35 hours weekly for a 16-week spring semester, including participation in weekly on-site seminars and related academic activities. Reading, writing and research assignments are specified by on-site seminar faculty. Including orientation and finale events, students should expect to be in Albany for approximately 18 weeks. Students work with their college faculty liaison and the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program to apply for program acceptance and supporting stipends. Application for this program is competitive; acceptance is not guaranteed.
Prerequisite
ENG 201, and GOV 101 or
POL 101, senior status, and permission of the instructor
Notes
Students must have the permission of the Center for Career and Professional Development to register for this course.