Women's Studies Courses

George Washington Women’s Studies Practicum

Professor Cynthia Deitch

Each spring, the Women’s Studies program offers a nationally recognized program of practical experience for our graduate and select undergraduate students. The program is designed to train students to make public policy in women’s interests. Objectives include:

· To provide students with an understanding of the roles of diverse public and private organizations in policy-making processes

· To give interested students the experience and training to obtain career positions shaping public policy on issues affecting women’s lives

For ORGANIZATIONS seeking interns:

Graduate students and selected undergraduate seniors participate in a field placement in a women’s advocacy and/or policy-making organization for the Spring semester. We ask the organization to provide a substantive, professional level, policy-related assignment for the student (where “policy” may be very broadly defined). This placement is for a minimum of 120 hours (some organizations may require more hours). Student stipends paid by the organization are encouraged but not required.

· Information about our placement process and expectations

· Form for requesting interns (To be returned by Nov. 1 to wstuprac@gwu.edu)

For STUDENTS seeking placement:

The Women’s Studies practicum provides students with professional level internships at organizations in the Washington, DC area. It is offered every spring, with enrollment by permission only. Placement arrangements are made in November and December of the previous Fall semester. WSTU 283 is for graduate students. WSTU 183 is for senior undergraduate WSTU majors.

· General information about the practicum

· Sample syllabus from WSTU 183/283 from Spring 2006

· Practicum FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions about the course, the placement process, number of credits, and more.

· Application for interested students (Due by 5:00 PM on Nov. 1 to wstuprac@gwu.edu)

· Contract to be signed by placement supervisor, student, and instructor. Due before classes start in January.

Contract in MS Word format

Contract in PDF format