B BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

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Internship Guide for Political Science

Important to Know φ Assignments are required

φ Boise State allows up to 12 credits of internship

φ The program allows up to 3 credits of internship

φ Enroll in your internship by the 10th day of classes in order to receive Financial Aid

Common Fields of Internships φ Court System (Federal, State, Local)

φ Civil Associations Start Preparing

φ Non-Proft Public Service φ Complete a minimum of 58 credits before

φ Foreign Services obtaining an internship φ Labor Unions

φ Explore opportunities a semester prior to the experience φ Environmental Protection

φ Meet with the Career Center to create a φ Correctional Institutions strong resume and cover letter φ Defense

φ Use Handshake and other job searches or φ Import/Export Companies contact companies of interest

φ Federal Labor Relations

Application Process for Academic Credit φ Work with your supervisor to set learning

objectives

φ Complete the workshop and quiz on the Career Center site

φ Complete your application form electronically and wait for approval

φ Enroll in POLS 493 once it appears in your shopping cart

For More Information Contact:

Isaac Castellano, PhD Internship Coordinator isaaccastellano@boisestate.edu (208) 426-2534

Career Center career@boisestate.edu (208) 426-1747

boisestate.edu/sps-politicalscience