Policy Studies 197: Research Seminar in Policy Studies 
This course will follow a seminar/workshop format and will be taught in sections of 15 to 20 students. The seminar will be organized around the production of a research paper by each student. The papers will draw upon the student's entire prior academic and practical experiences in the minor. Fieldwork may be incorporated into the seminar depending on the interests of the students and the instructor.  

With the approval of the faculty, students may substitute field experience with a credited research component for the research seminar. Programs that would meet this requirement include those offered through the Center for the Study of Urban Poverty, the Center for American Politics and Public Policy, or another program approved by the faculty.  

For students who have already completed or intend to complete an internship related to public policy through a government, non-profit or for-profit agency, a petition can be filed to have such work applied to the capstone requirement.  Students must obtain advisory approval.