Course Description
Students are chosen on a competitive basis and work during the annual session of the Georgia General Assembly.
Athena Title
GA LEGISLATI INTERN
Non-Traditional Format
Student works under the supervision of legislators and legislative staff and meets with the faculty supervisor several times during the semester.
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To provide students with a real world experience in the legislative arena. Students will observe the enactment of legislation, the interaction between legislators and lobbyists and the influence of the executive branch on the legislative branch and legislative oversight of the executive branch activities. Students will gain these experiences by working with individual legislators, with legislative committees, in the offices of legislative leaders, or with lobbyists. Students will be evaluated on the basis of research papers.
Topical Outline
This is an internship; there is no outline since the responsibilities assigned to students will vary from office to office.