Examining both the theory and practice of political science, Northeastern's graduate programs prepare students for careers in government, nonprofit or private organizations, or academia, in the United States or abroad. Often international in character as well as content, these programs offer contacts with students from around the world. Graduate students take part in small seminars, gaining the close attention of faculty who have earned distinction as both teachers and scholars. Six have won University-wide awards for teaching excellence, and nearly all have recently published scholarly books. Their research interests span every area of political science, with particular strength in American politics and policy processes, public administration, and the interrelated areas of development and democratization. Faculty also help interested students obtain professional internships, including the prestigious Presidential Management Internship offering rotations in varied federal agencies.