ACADEMICSCourse Descriptions
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Theories of Constitutional Interpretation (3 credits) – GOVT 408
This course reflects on the provisions of the Constitution,
the values on which it is based, and the contributions
it has made to policy, governance and democracy in the
United States. The course will examine the Congress,
executive branch, committees, parties, and interest
groups as sources of policy. Please click here for the syllabus.
Economics and Public Policy Issues
(3 credits) – ECON
219
This course introduces students to the role of economics
in the context of policy-making, as well as where policy-making
involves more than economics, yet cannot be separated
from economics. Examples will be drawn from current
Administration policy initiatives, government economic
policy, and ongoing legislative battles in Congress. Please click here for the syllabus.
(A prerequisite of 3 hours of undergraduate economics is required, but may be waived with permission from institute staff. Please email admissions@tfas.org with waiver requests)
Public Affairs Internship Seminar (6 credits) – GOVT
241
The internship seminar offers a structured environment
in which to reflect on internship experiences, and discuss
assigned readings to explore the intersection of politics and policy. Observing Washington in action makes clear that politics in real life often differs from how it is portrayed in textbooks.
Please click here for the syllabus.
Journalism Internship Seminar (6 credits) – GOVT 241
The journalism internship seminar offers a structured environment in which to reflect on journalism internship experiences, and discuss assigned readings to explore the intersection of journalism, politics and policy. Observing Washington in action makes clear that politics in real life often differs from how it is portrayed in textbooks. Please click here for the syllabus.
“The classes not only challenge you academically, but they test how well you can apply the material to the real world.”
Michael Hott
Indiana University
Intern, Office of Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN)
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