2016-2017 Catalog

POLS 286 Seminar in Washington Politics: International and Foreign Policy Studies

Washington Internship provides Occidental College students with an opportunity to learn about D.C. politics and policy making through first-hand experience through the Washington Internship Institute. Students receive a full semester of college credit (16 units) while volunteering full-time for a branch of government a policy non-profit or a media organization that covers politics. Students who participate in Campaign Semester take the following three courses (POLS 280 and POLS 281 and either POLS 282 POLS 283 POLS 284 POLS 285 or POLS 286) simultaneously. Students enrolled in the Washington Internship Institute in D.C. are required to enroll in one of five courses on policy-making (POLS 282 POLS 283 POLS 284 POLS 285 or POLS 286). This course focuses on international relations. Enrollment limited to students participating in the Washington Internship Institute Program. Course fulfills International Relations requirement for the major.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

POLS 101.

Corequisite

POLS 280 and POLS 281.

Core Requirements Met

  • Global Connections