Political Science Student Resources | BYU-Idaho

# Political Science Student Resources

## Resources to Help You Succeed

Academic Advising

Find answers to Political Science degree questions, and schedule an appointment with advising. 
 
Contact Advising

Internships & Careers

Find program - specific information on where to find the best internships. 
 
Find Internships

Program Details

Learn more about program requirements. 

Academic Catalog

## Political Science Internships

****Getting Approved**** 
All internships must be registered for and pre-approved before a student begins their internship experience. To be approved, students need to complete necessary prerequisites and an internship approval form on I-Plan. After approval, a master agreement will be emailed to the internship provider. It is then the student's responsibility to ensure that their internship provider submits the master agreement. More detailed information can be found on BYU-Idaho's Internship webpage. 
 
Internship Webpage

## Political Science Internships

****Getting Approved**** 
All internships must be registered for and pre-approved before a student begins their internship experience. To be approved, students need to complete necessary prerequisites and an internship approval form on I-Plan. After approval, a master agreement will be emailed to the internship provider. It is then the student's responsibility to ensure that their internship provider submits the master agreement. More detailed information can be found on BYU-Idaho's Internship webpage. 
 
Internship Webpage

## Possible Internships

Internships may change so please check back for new ones on a regular basis.

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****Central Intelligence Agency**** 
Contact: Submit a resume through the CIA Web site 6-9 months prior to availability for work. 
Deadline: November 1 for employment during the following summer. 

****Department of State**** 
Most internships are NON-PAID but the opportunity does exist for funding. Both foreign and domestic positions are available. 
Internships are open year round.

City of Rexburg 
 
City of Idaho Falls 
 
City of Pocatello 
 
City of Boise

****United Nations - Department of Public Information**** 
 
This internship is a 6 month, unpaid internship with the United Nations Department of Public Information in New York. As the public voice of the United Nations, DPI promotes global awareness and greater understanding of the work of the United Nations, using various communication tools including radio, television, print, the Internet, videoconferencing, and increasingly other new information technology. 
 
For more information, contact Trent Rose - roset@byui.edu. 

****Council on Foreign Relations**** 
 
The Council on Foreign Relations' Internship Program offers outstanding volunteer opportunities for college students, graduate students, and graduates focusing on international relations and who are pursuing a career in foreign policy or a related field. 
 
Interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis to volunteer in both the New York and Washington, DC, offices, and all internships are filled on a rolling basis. An intern's volunteer duties generally consist of program coordination, research, editing, and writing. The internships are unpaid. 
 
For more information, contact Trent Rose - roset@byui.edu. 

****William J. Clinton Foundation**** 
 
Foreign Policy interns are responsible for assisting the Foreign Policy department with extensive research, analysis, briefing, and report writing for current international initiatives and in preparation for international travel and meetings. They also will be required to assist with administrative responsibilities relating to the daily operations of the department. This position requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The position also requires a degree of flexibility with work hours and schedules. Foreign Policy interns must be able to work well independently and as part of a team. 
 
For more information, contact Trent Rose - roset@byui.edu. 

****Council on Hemisheric Affairs (COHA)**** 
 
The Council on Hemispheric Affairs is a non-profit research organization based in Washington D.C. that is focused on researching and writing articles, publications, and reports on U.S.-Latin American relations and other Latin American issues. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. COHA accepts applications all year round. This internship program is a great opportunity to gain experience in the private sector of government, and to further develop a portfolio on writing political articles and editorials. For more information, please visit our website at COHA.org. 
 
COHA.orgAbout COHA 
 
Internships at COHA

## Student Societies

Discover the right society for you and your interests.

Pre-Law Society

The BYU-Idaho Pre-Law Society strives to promote the practice of law as a career and to better acquaint students with the legal profession through guest speakers, relevant community involvement, and the law school admissions process. 
 
Go to I-Belong

Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Affairs) Department Society

The Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Affairs) Department Society explores domestic and international political affairs through various knowledge building activities and seek to prepare students for future careers and service, by building friendships and connections. 
 
Go to I-Belong