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Internships In Political Science

Internships In Political Science. Overview of Internships Internship Program I: Sacramento Semester Internship Program II: Cal State DC Dr. Rich Haesly, Internship Director, Department of Political Science. Overview of Internships In the Department of Political Science, CSULB.

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Internships In Political Science

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  1. Internships In Political Science Overview of Internships Internship Program I: Sacramento Semester Internship Program II: Cal State DC Dr. Rich Haesly, Internship Director, Department of Political Science

  2. Overview of InternshipsIn the Department of Political Science, CSULB • 3 Ways to Fulfill Practicum Requirement for POSC majors: • 1) Internships (POSC 447/448/498) and Judicial Apprenticeship (POSC 418) • 2) Moot Court (POSC 417) or Model UN (POSC 378) • 3) Service Learning: Women in Political Theory (POSC 401) and • Comparative Political Movements (POSC 450) • Not required for Minors, but Minors May Enroll in Any Practicum • Up to 6 units of Internship toward POSC; up to 9 units for degree • Internship courses are run as Independent Study • 1) 120 hours of interning, verified by internship supervisor • 2) Written Internship Journal • 3) 12-15 Page Internship Analysis Paper

  3. Tips on Finding An Internship • Department Website has Useful Information about Internships: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cla/departments/polisci/posc-internships/political-science-internships-at-csulb/ • Other Resources • Career Development Center (250 BrotmanHall)http://careers.csulb.edu/ • Clearinghouse for internships advertised on campus • Workshops, Resume Tips, Interview Advice, etc. • Internship Essay Writing Contest • Idealist (Non-Profit Organizations): http://www.idealist.org/ • APSA (American Political Science Association): http://apsanet.org/ • Start Search Early. Find an internship that you want, not one you are forced to do! • Contact Internship Director (Dr. Rich Haesly) before accepting an internship to make sure it will work for our department requirements.

  4. Internship Program I: Sacramento Semester

  5. Sacramento Semester: Overview • Run by Dept. of Political Science at CSU, Sacramento • Started in 1976 • Excellent Placement Opportunities: Legislative, Executive, Judiciary, Media, Pressure Groups • 30 interns/Spring Semester • Last year, 10 of the 30 Participants Received Job Offers • Exciting Time to be in Sacramento • CA is Governable again: “California Sees Gridlock Ease in Governing” New York Times (10/20/13): http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/19/us/california-upends-its-image-of-legislative-dysfunction.html?_r=0 • 43 new members of the State Assembly and State Senate

  6. Sacramento Semester: Basics • Open to all students at any CSU campus. Open to all majors. • Spring semester only • Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students (when enrolled in program) • 3.0 GPA (or greater) preferred • 12 unit course of study (can enroll in more courses at CSUS for more units if you want) • 6 units internship (CR/NC): 25 hours/week • 6 units of graded coursework: Count as Upper-Division, Law, Politics and Policy Courses

  7. Sacramento Semester: Cost of Program • Enroll as a Visiting Student at CSU, Sacramento • Fees are about the same as a full-time student at CSULB • Student Aid (grants and loans) typically transferable • Cost of living in Sacramento is lower than in Southern California • 10 $4,000 Scholarships Are Available • Competitive, but financial need is primary • CSULB has a great track record winning full- and partial-scholarhishps

  8. Sacramento Semester: Application Process • Applications are due the first week of November (This year: November 1, 2014) • Two-page Application Form • One-page Scholarship Form • Waiver to Release Financial Aid Information to CSUS • Writing Sample • Application is Used to Find Internship Placement that Fits Your Needs • Campus Representative (Dr. Haesly) Writes a Letter of Recommendation • No other letters of recommendation are needed • Worth coming to see me (review your application and to get to know you better so I can write strong letter) • Decisions: Acceptance (Early December); Scholarships (Mid-December)

  9. Sacramento Semester: Finding Out More • From Sacramento Semester • Dr. Michael Wadlé, Director Sacramento Semester: wadlem@csus.edu (916) 278-4012 • http://www.csus.edu/GOVT/Department%20Programs/Sacramento%20Semester.html • At CSULB • Dr. Rich Haesly, Internship Advisor and Internship Director: rich.haesly@csulb.edu (562) 985-4700 • Email me with questions or to set up a meeting (for more information, review your application, etc.)

  10. Internship Program II: Cal State DC Internship Program • http://youtu.be/hml1-65P4og • Cal State DC Student Testimonials

  11. Cal State DC: Overview • Run by CSU, Fullerton • Started in 2006 • Spring and Summer Programs (May add Fall semester soon) • Similar types of Placements as Sacramento Semester (Legislative, Executive, Interest Groups, Media, Political Parties) • You are interning in the nation’s capital! • Important Difference: For Cal State DC, you are responsible (with their help) for finding your internship • If you apply (resume, cover letter) for at least 5 internships, you will be guaranteed an internship. • Semester prior to entering Cal State DC, you must attend a handful of mandatory meetings at CSUF

  12. Cal State DC: Basics • Open to select CSU campuses (CSULB were invited this year) • Open to all majors. Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students • 3.0 GPA (or Better) Preferred • Spring Semester: 12-15 units • 6 units of internship • 6-9 units of other courses (Taught by CSU faculty), not simply POSC courses (e.g., Comm Studies, Creative Writing): Varies by semester. • Summer Session: 6-9 units • 6 units of internship • 3 units of applied course (topics vary by session)

  13. Cal State DC: Cost of Program • CSUF Visitor (Spring); CSUF Extension (Summer) • Fees similar to CSULB • Remember, Summer courses are more expensive/unit (both at CSULB and CSUF) • Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) Generally Transferable • Housing • Excellent, Furnished Corporate Apartments near Union Station: $4,000 (Spring), $3,000 (Summer) • Can live with family or friends, or find own accommodations • Airfare to DC (approximately $400-$500) • Some Scholarship Are Available. Contact program for details. • Fundraising Encouraged

  14. Cal State DC: Application Process • More extensive than Sacramento Semester • Application • GPA, major, etc. • Extracurricular activities, relevant skills, previous internship experience • Essay: What personal qualities and skills would you bring to an internship in Washington, DC? How does participation in such a program into your academic and career goals? • One letter of recommendation • Sample resume and cover letter that you would send out to apply for internships • Scholarship Application • Due Date: Rolling Admissions; Scholarship Consideration: October 7 for Spring 2014 Program

  15. Cal State DC: Finding Out More • From Cal State DC • http://dcinterns.fullerton.edu/index.asp • Dr. Sarah Hill (Director, Assistant Professor of Political Science, CSUF, (657) 278-2504, shill@fullerton.edu • At CSULB • Dr. Rich Haesly, Internship Advisor and Internship Director: rich.haesly@csulb.edu (562) 985-4700 • Email me with questions or to set up a meeting (for more information, review your application, etc.)

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