They are assigned to individual officials and serve as research assistants with opportunities to explore current social, economic, environmental, or other public issues. Normally, such legislative interns are political science or pre-law majors , but the program is open to students from all disciplines who are at least juniors, have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, and have successfully completed Political Science 311L Legislative Politics, Political Science 312L Executive Politics, or 313L Judicial Politics, respectively. Central students also have the opportunity to intern with the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of the governments of the United States or the nations where Central has foreign study programs . Students who are interested should obtain additional information from Dr. Don Racheter . Through a formal partnership with the Washington Center , Central students are able to participate in internships in the nation's capital.
Costs are comparable to study on the home campus.
Term, semester, and summer programs are available. Participation is limited to upperclassmen with a GPA of at least 3.0. Students may receive graded independent research credit and seminar credit as well as pass-no record credit for the internship through the program. Students who are interested should obtain additional information from Dr. Don Racheter , the campus liaison. Internships The internship program offers students the opportunity to receive college credit for work experience related to their major or career interests.