CityTerm

CityTerm is a specialized internship program for Trinity juniors and seniors interested in working for an urban organization. CityTerm addresses issues common to all cities but high-lights Hartford as a learning environment for liberal arts students. Participants undertake a semester-long internship with a local community organization or public sector agency, work-ing two or four days per week and earning either two or four course credits. The academic component of CityTerm is based on an intensive weekly seminar conducted by a faculty member. Seminar work includes substantial reading, research papers, and oral presentations. A portion of the seminar focuses on the internship, allowing students to integrate and ana-lyze their experiences. Additional activities such as visiting speakers and films are offered as appropriate. Examples of CityTerm internships include: Broad Park Development Corporation, Connecticut Judicial Department, Connecticut Department of Economic Development: Urban & Regional Planning, various agencies of Hartford municipal govern-ment, Hartford Downtown Council, Charter Oak Cultural Center, Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance, Hartford Courant.