POLS 440

An internship allows students to receive credit while gaining practical experience in a professional workplace under the guidance of a workplace supervisor and a UNBC instructor. Students with proposals for an internship should consult the Department Chair well in advance. This course can be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Section information text: This course allows the student to develop political science and public policy skills through a part-time, remote internship with the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and the Northern BC Chambers of Commerce Caucus. The course focuses on several key areas of policy practice, including background research, policy proposal writing, and organizational collaboration. Coursework and assignments allow the student to build and track professional research and writing competencies while directly supporting the development and submission of policy proposals to the BC and/or Canadian Chamber of Commerce.