Government Intership Lab

1 Credit · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Course Description GOVT 410 is a one-credit course supplements student internships by exploring leadership, management and communication practices that make people successful in government, political and related organizations. The goal is for students to understand the organization in which they work and to think deeply about how individuals and the organization can be more effective. Students who take the readings and discussions of this course to heart will be more successful, thoughtful and valuable contributors to any organization to which they belong. Each student must be working 10+ hours per week in an internship in accordance with an agreed upon schedule provided to the instructor. Class Structure The class will meet 8 times during the semester. The courses will be primarily discussion based, allowing students to integrate their experiences and the readings. The main assignment for the class is an 8-page paper in which each student identifies a problem facing his or her organization for and proposals a solution. Students are strongly encouraged to reach out to senior leaders in the organization to get ideas and feedback on the paper before submitting.