Classroom learning is enriched in a number of ways, including:

• field trips to the state Capitol, Washington, D.C.
• internships with legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly
• Washington and district office internships with national legislators
• election campaign and party organization internships
• internships with public administrators
• other regular internships, including International Executive Service Corps and Reed Exhibitions, both located in Stamford, CT

The Department has implemented a Semester in Washington (PDF) program.