Internships in Political Science
Political science students are invited to explore a
variety of internship opportunities in a myriad of areas in the public and
private sector such as city governments, special interest groups, political
parties, state or federal agencies, legislative offices, law firms and other
private entities. Students may pursue opportunities outsi
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of those provided by the Department of Political Science on its website
such as semester in DC and Cheyenne Legislative sessions. Students wishing
to complete an internship not specified by the department are required to
complete the internship contract prior to starting their internship and must
have it approved by the internship coordinator. Students, depending on the
length and amount of time they wish to commit to the internship can receive
up to 6 hours of internship credit through the Department of Political
Science (POLS 4550). Students must also complete coursework requirement that
consist of some combination of daily/weekly journal entries, work samples
when appropriate and a reflection paper in order to receive course credit.
Students will receive a grade of “Satisfactory” upon successful completion
of all requirements.
