POLS 1780 - Internship: Political Science

1. Institutional Analysis

1.1 The Agency Setting:

1.1.1 organizational chart of the agency

1.1.2. formal goals of the agency

1.1.3. agency goals and objectives

1.1.4. assessment process and service delivery system of the agency

1.1.5. agency training procedures for personnel

1.1.6. decision making process within the agency

1.1.7. political environment within which the agency operates

2. Intern Duties

2.1. responsibilities assigned to the intern by the agency

2.2. tasks performed by the intern and the outcomes of the tasks

2.3. how assigned tasks contributed to the achievement of the agency goals
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to: Complementary to the on-site internship responsibilities, at the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Complete the goals agreed upon by the student, the faculty and the internship supervisor in the job description.
2. Create a job description in cooperation with the supervisor.
3. Develop employment interview skills.
4. Create an organizational chart.
5. Perform as a member of a team in a work environment.
6. Communicate effectively in a political/state/local agency work environment.
7. Perform specific technical and/or management skills as defined by the employer.
8. Interact appropriately in a professional environment.

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