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Nov 29, 2024
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PSC 490H - Nevada Legislative Internship (1 to 6 units) CO14 The Legislative Internship Program is designed to give students first-hand experience of the inner workings of the Nevada state legislature, including with the policy process and policy research, as well as experience with the interaction between the legislative and executive branches. Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills gained from classes in political science and related fields to the policy development process in a legislature.
Maximum units a student may earn: 6
Prerequisite(s): at least Junior standing; Political Science or International Affairs majors or minors. Recommended Preparation: PSC 101 ; PSC 210 and/or PSC 304 . A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Units of Internship/Practicum: 3 Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. demonstrate first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of the Nevada legislature. 2. explain the legislative process in Nevada, including the policy process, how policy research is conducted, and the interactions of the Legislative and Executive branches. 3. apply knowledge and skills gained from classes in Political Science and related areas to the legislative and policy development processes.
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