Internships
The Department of Political Science offers a wide variety of intern programs
at the local, state, national, and international levels. The program is open to
juniors, seniors, and graduate students of above average academic standing. It
allows students to earn credit hours for their experience in the field with an
approved government agency, political campaign, non-profit organization or the private sector.
Placing students as interns in appropriate agencies requires considerable time and effort.
Students must make the necessary arrangements with the Department of Political Science well
in advance of the start of their anticipated internship. Interns must register for POLS 4698
and must be students, not employees, of Columbus State University.
The department offers two types of internships: paid and unpaid. Paid internships include
the Georgia Legislative Intern Program, the Governor's Intern Program, the AFLAC Congressional
Intern and others. Paid internships provide a modest stipend to defray living expenses.
As a result, competition for them can be intense. Most paid internships are limited to
particular times of the year. In most cases, unpaid internships are available throughout the year. Whether paid or unpaid, a political science internship in the field may be an important preparation for graduate or law school, or an important experience for future employment.
For more information contact:
Dr. Scott Buchanan
Email:buchanan_scott@colstate.edu
Department of Political Science
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue
Columbus GA 31907-5645
(706) 562-1693
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