Newswise — After only one semester, college students participating in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's congressional internships program will leave Washington, D.C., armed with more than valuable real-world political experience. Interns also will earn academic credit from The George Washington University.
As part of its internship program, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has partnered with GW's Semester in Washington Politics program to study applied politics studies. The first class of students in the caucus' new program began in Washington in January.
"This new component of the caucus' venerable congressional internship program will allow students to earn academic credit at GW while participating in Capitol Hill internships," said Greg Lebel, GW director of Semester in Washington Politics. "Participating students will be immersed in the American political process and have opportunities to learn how public policy decisions are made, how legislation is created, how our government operates, and how democratic policies function in a free society."
Elsie L. Scott, president and chief executive officer of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation said, "With the addition of an academic experience, our interns will be able to apply the theory to the practical experience they are getting in Washington. This blend will strengthen their portfolio as they move into their future careers. This is a successful partnership, and we are delighted to be working with The George Washington University."
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. was established in 1976 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and education institute to help improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities.
The Semester in Washington Politics program at The George Washington University brings college students from their home campuses to GW for a semester or summer session to study applied politics, while engaging in professional internship opportunities in government, politics, advocacy, and public policy. The program takes advantage of GW's location to introduce students to the national political scene, including the three branches of the federal government, the media, policy makers, advocacy organizations, and political professionals.
For more information about Semester in Washington Politics program, visit http://www.gwu.edu/~siw/politics/.
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