Each student is required to conduct an independent, intensive inquiry into an area related to a particular topic of government or public policy of interest to the student. This project is designed to give the student a deeper understanding of that particular subject. D.C. The student will begin this project at Concordia as part of the application process for this Program. The project almost certainly will be subject to modification upon arrival in Washington, with assistance from the faculty advisor at American University. Internships are available with numerous Executive and Congressional branch offices and committees, private interest groups, research think tanks, the media, etc.
Students generally work two full days each week of the semester.
While some internships carry a small salary or stipend, more often they do not. A list of sample internship placements from past semesters is available in the Political Science Department . Activities such as these are important additions to the student's Washington, D.C. experience. Therefore, selection is on a competitive basis, and will depend on the following criteria 1. Preference is given to seniors and juniors.