Fall Semester
	SR		4901		Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 Credits)
	SR		4211		American Presidents I (3 Credits)
	SR		4212		American Presidents II (3 Credits)
	EL				Elective (2 Credits)
	EL				Elective (2 Credits)
Winter Semester
	SR		4902		Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits)
	SR		4903		GRE Exam (2 Credits)
	SR		4219		Political Internship (4 Credits)
	SR		4995		Senior Thesis (2 Credits)
	SR		4999		Oral Defense (2 Credits)

 SR4901 Graduate School Preparation I: GRE Prep (2 credits)

Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the first half of an actual GRE prep course online.

SR4902 Graduate School Preparation II: GRE Prep (2 Credits)

Whether or not students choose to attend Graduate School after George Wythe, they will all prepare for and take the GRE as part of their senior year studies. Students will enroll in an assigned online GRE Prep course that runs for approximately two four-month sessions. The Texts of this course will be the second half of an actual GRE prep course online.

SR4903 GRE Exam (2 Credits)

In this course, students will actually take the GRE examination from an approved third-party organization. An official document of student test results must be submitted to the mentor before this course will be counted as complete.

SR4211 American Presidents I (3 Credits)

• Using biographies complete an in depth analysis of three presidents prior to 1900, include what lead to their success and failure.

This course allows the student to research and choose three U.S. Presidents before 1900 about whom they want to learn. It is anticipated that the student will choose biographies of each president, although other methods of research should also be incorporated. Students will study the lives and particularly the political impact of these presidents, and record their findings in detailed annotations. At the conclusion of the course, students will use their annotations and texts to write an analytical paper describing what they learned from each president and what lead to each president's success or failure.

SR4212 American Presidents II (3 Credits)

• Using biographies complete an in depth analysis of three presidents after 1900, include what lead to their success and failure.

"This course is a continuation of Presidents I. This course allows the student to research and choose three U.S. Presidents afater 1900 about whom they want to learn. It is anticipated that the student will choose biographies of each president, although other methods of research should also be incorporated. Students will study the lives and particularly the political impact of these presidents, and record their findings in detailed annotations. At the conclusion of the course, students will use their annotations and texts to write an analytical paper describing what they learned from each president and what lead to each president's success or failure. "

SR4219 Political Internship (4 Credits)

"To complete this course, students must: - Find an internship with a politician (preferably working as campaign manager or assistant, or submit a project. - Work a minimum of 320 hours as an intern within a 5 month period. - Find a mentor from that firm or field, and meet with them regarding your preparations weekly. - Meet with a GW Mentor over the phone, internet, or in person regarding your progress weekly. - Keep an Internship Journal and submit it to your mentor for review at the internship's conclusion. - Write an internship report at the conclusion that details lessons learned from the experience."

This course requires each student to set up an internship or field experience in the area of their chosen emphasis. Students will be encouraged to set up an internship that will help them gain experience, meet key people, gain allies and personal connections for assistance in future projects, and learn the workings, language and processes of their chosen emphasis. Throughout the process of designing and arranging the internship, students should work with their mentor, follow internship guidelines, and receive approval from their mentor. Students will also meet regularly with a GW mentor and with other interning students throughout the internship process.

SR4995 Senior Thesis (2 Credits)

Submit a quality paper to be kept on file as the best work of your undergraduate years. You may also submit a project summary to fill this requirement. Students are required to submit a Senior Thesis or a detailed description and analysis of a Senior Project. This paper or project description should be the student's best work, show outside observers the quality of depth and breadth gained, and highlight his or her academic maturity. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 48 hours completing this course under the direction of their mentor. Basic guidelines for the Senior Thesis are detailed in the syllabus.

 

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SR4999 Oral Defense (2 Credits )

Each student must defend his or her degree program by taking an oral examination administered in person or online by a board of mentors. Students will be asked to show familiarity and competency in each area of their undergraduate program. They will also be asked to defend their senior year emphasis and their senior thesis for quality, effectiveness and relevancy.

Submit to an Oral Defense administered by a two-four mentor panel. You will prove competency in each of the required subject areas of your undergraduate degree. The Oral Defense carries with it a $75.00 fee each time it is taken (fees for this class are subject to change).

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