Past students have evaluated their internships in the following ways:
This internship opened my eyes and allowed me to get a feel for the things I like and don't like about government.
I am glad that I had the opportunity and privilege to participate in such a wonderful experience.
This was exciting and a huge adrenaline rush. I was extremely pleased during my internship time with the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division and National Insurance Crime Bureau.
I don't think I have done anything more worthwhile in my life.
POSSIBLE PLACEMENTS
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
United States Agencies
National political organizations
Utah State Legislature
Utah Law Enforcement Legislative Committee
Utah Association of Special Districts
Weber County Sheriff
National Insurance Crime Bureau
Ogden City Council
Weber County Attorney
Utah Legal Services
United Way
Davis Education Agency
PAL Tech and the Mid East Policy Council: for more information on these foreign affairs internships, please see me and then LaRae Larkin or Nancy Haanstad
Applications are available at the Political Science Department.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of POLS 1100 (C or better) or successful passing of government skills test
Junior class standing or approval of the coordinator
Requirements (all of the following)
Sample of written work
3 recommendations
Resume
Any additional requirements the position may have
ACADEMIC PORTION
Internship Classes
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Requirements
Grade Standard
POLS 4860
Internship
6
Job in office
S/U
POLS 4880
Research Project
3
Research project developed out of internship experience