Syllabus for PAR 501 . In-depth study of key issues before the Illinois General Assembly during its spring legislative session. The state budget, education, social services and criminal justice are among the topics covered through presentations from state officials and other outside experts. Syllabus for PAR 503 . Each student is assigned to work full-time with an experienced journalist at the State Capitol, preparing news reports that are published or broadcast in the student's media outlet.
Students receive a monthly stipend.
Offered in the University's semester session.