Back to Top A lbany Internship Students have an opportunity to serve in the State Legislature for the spring semester. Students will take courses and seminars in Albany. Interns may earn 3-9 credits. They may be taken with either POL 358 and 359, or with both at the discretion of an advisor. The Albany internships are open to majors of all disciplines.
Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors.
Applications should normally be made one calendar year in advance of the internship semester. The Albany internships normally require a 3.3 G.P.A. and approval of the Political Science Internship Committee. Prelaw Internships are an opportunity to familiarize the student with the American legal system by working in a law of office. Local Internships are placements in the United Nations, Congressional district offices, interest groups, and other appropriate settings. The European Studies Program seeks to promote understanding and appreciation of the richness of history, politics, literature, language, economics, arts, and culture of modern Europe.