Internship Program
Interested in conducting a public affairs internship for academic credit? You've come to the right place. After reviewing these on-line materials, please come to one of the weekly internship program meetings held during the fall and spring semesters.On this page, you will find information on different subjects. Click on the appropriate link to view the materials of greatest interest to you:
Note: If you wish to do an internship for credit, you must file an internship application with the department internship coordinator and register for the appropriate class before you do the internship.
Tips for Identifying & Obtaining Internships
Visit these Internship Web Sites for some placement ideas.
Washington Semester recent Internship Placements may also give you some ideas.
Reasonable Expectations Concerning Internships.
Also visit JMU's Office of Career Services to see what they can do to help you.
Undergraduate Internships
- Benefits of Internships
- Qualifications for Internship
- Types of Internships
- Obtaining an Internship
- Preparing a Brief Resume
- What Providers Expect
- Internship Requirements
- Written Requirements
- Final Grade
Undergraduate Forms
These may be printed out. Each is two pages so make sure that you print both pages. Each form page should fit on a printed page. If not, reduce the default font size for your browser. Then reduce size of proportional font. Forms may also be obtained in the Political Science Department Office (Miller 2120).