Students must be prepared to walk about five miles over several hours, rain or shine. A learning opportunity that combines practical experience, reflection, and writing. Normally available to students who have already taken COOP 402 or 403. A student must apply to the departmental chair for preliminary approval of a placement with a statement of academic goals, a description of practical activities proposed, and a plan for supervision and evaluation of a written report. Final approval is conditioned on confirmation of placement with the internship setting.
Students are responsible for finding their own place of internship.
Model United Nations. A hands-on, participatory experience in which students will acquire expertise on a particular country which they will represent at the five day National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. The UN simulation is designed to reinforce the basic principles of the world organization, such as maintaining international peace and security, developing better relations among nations based on respect, equal rights and self-determination of peoples and the adjustment and settlement of international disputes. The Albany Session Internship. Sponsored by the New York State Assembly or Senate.