Program Format You will learn through readings, lectures, discussions, internships, independent study projects and field experiences that invite interaction with people involved in social change. Back to top Program Faculty and Staff Lorraine Heffernan, program director and primary faculty. Her teaching experience includes the design and facilitation of workshops and training courses in conflict transformation and mediation. Programme focusing on action-research and curriculum development for citizenship education in public schools. She also is involved in an international seminar on Youth and Civic Participation.
Students also learn from a wide variety of guest resource persons throughout the semester.
It is imperative that young people are involved in political processes in Northern Ireland. We have the responsibility to instill in them a sense of civic ownership and the ability to effect change without violence. A democratic and peaceful future lies within the grasp of our youth. Lorraine Heffernan, Northern Ireland Program Director Internships that make a difference Each student will choose an internship from a variety of options that are based on individual academic and career interests. Some organizations are grassroots with local focus while others are international concerns in scope.