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.