New York State Assembly and Senate Internship Program

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This course introduces students to lawmaking and constituent services. Each intern is assigned to an elected member of the New York State Senate or Assembly. Students must reside in Albany for a full semester, attend classes taught by professors-in-residence, prepare a research paper, contribute to policy forums, and participate in a mock legislative session. By application only. Students in the program receive a total of 15 credits: 9 under this course title as well as anadditional 6 credits through POL 5452. For details, contact the Political Science department’s Internship Coordinator