Bates Center for Public and Global Affairs Politics, Policy and International Relations
Public Policy at Salem State University The Civic Engagement University of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
North Shore Policy Lab Through the North Shore Policy Lab, students will participate in facultyguided research projects carried out in collaboration with public and non-profit organizations to address public policy issues in our region. The Policy Lab provides a unique “hands-on” learning opportunity for students to develop skills, gain experience and build networks within the public and non-profit sectors to prepare them for jobs and civic engagement in their communities.
The North Shore Policy Lab includes a two-course sequence: FALL SEMESTER
Courses
Political Science Major, with concentrations in American Government, Policy and Law or International Relations and Comparative Politics
North Shore Policy Lab
Public Policy Minor
Internships
POL 390 Applied Policy Research Equips students to conduct qualitative and quantitative social science research in governmental and non-governmental settings. POL 390 is a pre-requisite for POL 419 North Shore Policy Lab Practicum. (3 credits) SPRING SEMESTER
POL 419 North Shore Policy Lab Practicum Prepares students for public policy careers and engagement in their communities by providing “hands-on” learning opportunities to conduct policy research on behalf of state and local government offices and non-profit organizations to benefit the North Shore. (4 credits)