The Internship Program in Political Science
The internship program is designed to provide opportunities for students to gain experience as well as practical knowledge about politics and public administration. On-the-job experience enables the student to discover perspectives that can seldom be effectively conveyed in academic courses.
Once a student has decided to do an internship, an appointment needs to be made with the Internship Coordinator. Intern assignments are made after consultations among the intern, the prospective employer, and the Intern Coordinator. It is primarily the job of the student to secure an internship, and the Internship Coordinator can be helpful in getting you started. Although the number and types of intern positions for a given term cannot be determined more than a brief time in advance of each term, some of the intern positions which have been available were with the following organizations:
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Congressional Offices |
Iowa State Patrol |
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Iowa General Assembly |
Chambers of Commerce |
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County Attorney |
Economic Development Agencies |
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Public Defender |
Regional Councils of Government |
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City Government |
United Way |
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Personnel Depts. (Private & Public Sectors) |
Human Rights Commission |
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Attorney General, State of Iowa |
Iowa Civil Liberties Union |
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League of Women Voters |
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation |
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Hospital Administration |
Airport Comissions |
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Mayor's Office |