Internships
Through partnerships with a wide range of public, private, and nonprofit organizations, the School of Public Service provides opportunities for students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing their employability and practical skills. With personalized career counseling, resume workshops, and access to exclusive internship databases, SPS ensures its students are well-prepared and positioned for success in their future careers.
The Intern Experience
Internships include paid/unpaid positions and virtual or remote opportunities, all of which lead to the irreplaceable value of experience in action. Students are completely immersed in the “real world” and are thus able to make better choices about their long-term goals and eventual success in the workplace.
Preparation
Preparing for your internship involves determining when and where you’ll gain experience. Completing the Internship Interest form helps our staff support you.
Support
During the internship, you’ll be mentored along the way by a faculty member through our curriculum that is specially designed so you get the most out of your experience.
Feedback
Receiving feedback from your supervisor and faculty is key. This is where you develop skills, become more self-aware, and build confidence in your ability and knowledge. It’s with this feedback, you can tackle your next opportunity, using what you’ve learned from each previous experience to better yourself.
By the numbers
96%
100+
135
$811K
Our graduates agree
“Internships let me ‘test drive’ my career, I learned so much about being on the inside which lead to my dream job.”
– Hayley Littlejohn, Political Science ’21
Internship application process
- Submit internship interest form for support in process
- Connect with faculty/staff for resume, career, placement coaching
- Identify, apply and secure internship offer
- Submit an internship application with Career Services
- Faculty approve Student application
- Community Partner/Supervisor approves application
- (If needed) Request financial support for unpaid internship
- Complete internship curriculum (program-specific)
Programs
Each SPS program or department has specific resources and guidance for your internship. Discover more about your degree’s resources and advising. If your program is not listed, complete the internship interest form and we’ll get you connected.