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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

GOVT 480 - Internship

Credits: 3
Repeatable within Term for Credit
Offered by Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)  
Approved internships with specific employer. Programs relate in some capacity to government, politics, public policy, or the law. Students develop individual contracts defining learning and competencies they plan to gain from the experience.  For 3 credits, a minimum of 135 hours is required.

Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101, 103, 132, 133
Notes: Contact the department one semester before enrolling. A maximum of 6 credits of GOVT 480 may be applied to a degree in government and international politics or in public administration. 3 of those credits may be applied to requirements for the major (to the advanced government field requirement for the BA in government and international politics) with prior approval of the internship coordinator. A maximum of 3 additional credits may be used for general elective credit toward the 120 credits required for the bachelor’s degree.

Schedule Type: INT
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit.