Internships

As global citizens and future leaders, Political Science majors are encouraged to study abroad for a semester and/or to take one of the various travel classes offered on campus. Students are also encouraged to become actively involved in the political process by choosing an internship.

At the local level, students can intern with one of the Orange County Board of Supervisors offices or with a County Agency (for example, the Public Defender, District Attorney, or Health Care Agency). Internship opportunities are also available in Washington, D.C., where students can intern in congressional offices, the White House, the United States Supreme Court, or with an interest group or government agency. Students can also get internship credit for arranging their own internship, with the permission of a faculty member, with, for example, a political campaign, or in a law office.