Public Service internship (PSC 490F)
The public service internship program offers interested and qualified w88 the opportunity to earn three to six credits while serving as an intern at a public, nonprofit, or approved private organization in the community. While serving as an intern, w88 gain invaluable experience in and exposure to the day‐to‐day working environment of a host organization. In addition, internship positions are available in various state‐level campaign offices.
The student typically works in his/her assigned or selected organization for six to 12 hours per week depending on the number of credits a student wishes to earn.Students must obtain their own w88.
Congressional Internship Program (PSC 490G)
Students can earn three to six credits, while obtaining practical experience in the legislative process, by serving as an intern in one of Nevada's Senate or House congressional offices in Washington, D.C. Students must obtain the internship through the congressional office, not the Department of Political w88.
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International Affairs w88 (IAFF 350)
International Affairs w88 allow students to earn academic credit while also gaining valuable experience outside the classroom. The primary requirement is that there be some element of the internship with an international component. In fact, many IAFF 350 internship opportunities do not require foreign travel. Typical IAFF w88 involve working with an organization that engages in international exchanges, working in diplomacy or government, or working with an international business. A few examples of past internship opportunities include the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC), a foreign consulate, the U.S. State Department, or for a local company that does business overseas. Students may also find w88 while participating in a study-abroad program. Some of the USAC programs, for example, offer opportunities for students to complete w88 as a way of enriching the international experience.
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Nevada w88 (PSC 490H)
w88 participating in the Nevada w88 will gain firsthand experience in the inner workings of the Nevada State Legislature while earning academic credit. Students will gain direct experience with the policy process and policy research and will have the opportunity to observe interactions between legislators and advocates from a variety of interests. Participating students will be assigned to work with a member of the Nevada State Legislature based on w88 compatibility and interests. Each student will work with their assigned legislator throughout the duration of the spring semester with an option to continue working until the end of the legislative session.
The duration of the internship is approximately five months, from mid‐January until mid-May during the legislative session, which convenes biennially during odd years. w88 can earn three or six credits.
This internship is available to juniors, seniors and graduate w88. Interested w88 are strongly encouraged to complete at least one policy or government-related course including PSC 101 American Politics: Process and Behavior, PSC 210 American Public Policy and/or PSC 304 The Legislative Process. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nevada w88. Application period closes October 25, 2024.
Graduate Public Service Internship (PSC 690F)
The graduate public service internship, PSC 690F, is offered every semester; students may register for one to six credits. Unlike many w88, graduate students receive letter grades for their participation. Three credits of PSC 690F may be counted toward the degree program.
This is a wonderful opportunity for graduate w88. A public service internship allows w88 to work with one of many government or not-for-profit public service organizations in the Washoe County area. Many w88 participating in the program have found that doing so helped them define their career objectives more clearly while also preparing them for professional life. Many local organizations specifically need and want graduate w88 with special skills (like budget analysis or legal research). A number of graduate w88 who have participated in the program have found their experiences extremely helpful to their employment prospects in the local area.