Les Aspin Center for Government
Les Aspin Programs
Washington, D.C., Internship Program
The Les Aspin Center for Government is Marquette’s campus in Washington D.C., offering students the opportunity to study in the nation’s capital as part of their degree program. Students live and work on Capitol Hill, take courses, and intern with Congress, executive agencies, private sector firms, journalists, and non-profit organizations. The program is open for students in all majors and colleges. Students receive hands-on training and develop important professional skills. All programs include academic coursework in addition to guest lectures, symposia, and site visits. Programs are offered during each fall, spring, and summer term, as well as accelerated courses during J-Session and in May.
Fall and Spring students complete seven credits of required courses and five to nine credits of elective courses for a total of 12 to 16 credits. Summer students complete POSC 4986 Professional Experience in Washington, D.C. and 1-2 credits of elective courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ARSC 3370 | Washington, D.C. and the American Experience | 3 |
| POSC 4985 | Professional Reflection and Discernment Seminar | 1 |
| POSC 4986 | Professional Experience in Washington, D.C. | 3 |
| Elective courses: | ||
| ARSC 4931 | Topic in Arts and Sciences (Contemporary Issues and Professional Reflection) | 1-3 |
| POSC 4217 | Research and Writing for Public Policy | 3 |
| POSC 4221 | Interest Group Politics | 3 |
| POSC 4931 | Topics in Political Science (Research and Writing for Public Policy) | 2 |
| POSC 4995 | Independent Study in Political Science | 1-3 |
| Additional electives may be offered at the discretion of the Director. | ||
Cost of living stipends are normally provided for the fall, spring, and summer terms for eligible students. For more information, contact the Aspin Center's Washington D.C. office at aspincenter@marquette.edu or 202-554-6140 and visit The Les Aspin for Government website. The Les Aspin Center for Government is located at 502 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20003.
Milwaukee Internship Program
The Kleczka Internship Program, located on Marquette's Milwaukee campus, is a local initiative of the Aspin Center. Students take their regular course load in addition to working 10 to 15 hours per week in the internship. Students are placed in a variety of positions in federal, state, county and local government offices, non-profit organizations, and private sector firms. Students may take an internship course to get academic credit for the internship. The program is offered in the fall, spring, and summer terms. Students may be eligible for a stipend. For more information, contact Dr. Karen Hoffman at karen.hoffman@marquette.edu and visit the Kleczka Program website.
Les Aspin Center for Government Scholars Program
The Les Aspin Scholars Program will select up to ten high school seniors who have demonstrated high academic achievement and an interest in public affairs. These ten Les Aspin Scholars are guaranteed the opportunity to participate in the Washington, D.C. internship program during the fall or spring term of their junior year at Marquette (or during a year that works with their academic program of study). Pending availability, Les Aspin Scholars may receive an additional stipend award for the term they are in Washington, D.C. For more information, contact the Aspin Center's Washington D.C. office at aspincenter@marquette.edu or 202-554-6140.