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# Internship Details

## Opportunities

Opportunities for students majoring in:
                                          - 				Criminal justice
                                          - 				Social work 
                                          - 				Sociology
                                          - 				Psychology
                                          - 				Counseling
                                          - 				Forensic toxicology

At times, internships may be available for students majoring in:
                                          - 				Human resources
                                          - 				Information technology
                                          - 				Finance
                                          - 				Facilities management
                                          - 				Political science
                                          - 				Statistics
                                          - 				Training and Development (or related fields)

*“This is a great internship program. It is the most structured intern program I’ve ever experienced and has the best and most extensive training I’ve received.” *

## Eligibility

Selection for internship positions is based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other non-merit-based factors.

PSA requires that interns must:
                                      - 		Be at least 18 years of age;
                                      - 		Be a student who is enrolled not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or comparable recognized educational institution;
                                      - 		Be in good academic standing with the educational institution in which he/she is enrolled;
                                      - 		Have permission from the educational institution that the applicant is attending to volunteer his/her services; and
                                      - 		Be able to prove either U.S. citizenship or legal residency in the United States.
                                      - 		Be fully vaccinated prior to submitting application materials.

## How to Apply

The application package must include:
                                      - 		A completed PSA Internship Program Application ( Click here for application ) for undergraduate students or practicum students;
                                      - 		A resume; and
                                      - 		Proof of current academic enrollment (e.g. an official or unofficial transcript sent from your educational institution’s Registrar’s Office via email)

Submit application package e-mail to:                     

PSA.Internship@psa.gov

## Deadlines

                                        - 			Fall Semester – July 15th  
                                        - 			Spring Semester– October 15th
                                        - 			Summer Semester – March 15th

If you have any questions, contact: PSA.Internship@psa.gov

*“The internship met and surpassed any expectations and needs.” *

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