We were on hiatus, but we are back!
Welcome to the September 19, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.
The most important piece of information in this newsletter:
If you are a political science major or graduate student planning to
complete an internship for credit in the coming spring or summer
semester, then you need to make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor. Email
him at cdtaylor@bsu.edu
Other important information in this issue:
[1] Workshop: Find a J-O-B
[2] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly
[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP
[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship
[1] Bracken Library/Career Center Workshop: October 7, 2014
If finding a job and
connecting with employers is on your mind, this is the workshop for
you. Even if you haven’t started writing that resume, come to this free
session to learn about online resources for researching potential
companies, finding job ads, preparing for interviews, and more.
Learn more.
[2] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors
Internship
coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship
information sessions in October and November. At these
sessions you can learn about the requirements for earning academic
credit for your internship and the resources available through the
Career Center to help you find internship opportunities and turn them
into successful career-building experiences.
If you are a
Political Science undergraduate major or graduate student or a Legal
Studies major planning on doing an internship for credit, then you must
attend one of these sessions.
Many students attended the September session and obtained much valuable information. Don't get left out!
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
Staff
members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in
October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and
Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then
attend one of these sessions!
[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly
Spring
internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for
students who plan a career in politics.
[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
US
Senator Donnelly’s office is currently accepting internship
applications for the Spring semester session in his Washington, DC and
Indianapolis offices. This is a chance for students to obtain first-hand
experience working in a United States Senator’s office.
The deadline to apply for spring internships in the Washington DC office is today, September 19! For summer internships or internships in the Indy office you still have some more time.
[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and
Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball
State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester),
one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a
comprehensive Congressional office experience.
[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP
Krieg DeVault LLP will hire
two interns for the 2015 Legislative Session.
The internship is full-time beginning in early January. Krieg DeVault legislative
interns will be responsible for assisting Governmental Affairs Practice Group
members with a variety of duties related to the policy making process.
[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
The Indiana Republican Party is seeking volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a
phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you
will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.
[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship
Internships
are valuable in themselves because of the experience they provide. Students who
have completed an internship are better positioned to go on the permanent job
market than those who haven’t.
But it is also possible to get academic credit for your internship. For
political science undergraduates, completing an internship is one way to
complete your capstone requirement. For graduate students in the MPA program,
an internship is required unless you have appropriate professional experience.
Grad students in the MA program may, but are not required to, complete an
internship for credit.
If you are planning a spring or summer internship, make sure that it is eligible
for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to
discuss your internship plans.
