Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get
started? First, find an internship! Click here to see what other
students have done. Once you have found an internship, fill out an
application for class
credit. Credit may be earned for the summer, fall, and spring
semesters.
- What are the
requirements for earning class credit? In order to
receive class credit, summer internships should be between 25 and
30 hours a week. Spring and fall semester internships should be
between 10 and 15 hours a week. Also, before the end of the
grading period students are required to submit 1) a daily journal
and 2) a 10-12 page paper relating an academic study to their
experience. Students should consult with the Internship Director
about their research papers. Papers and logs may be submitted
online or in hard copy to Professor Smith.
- What class
will give me credit for my internship and when can I register? You
may receive internship credit through POS4940 or PAD4940. Students may also be eligible to
register for IDH4940 through the Honors Program. The credit
earned is the same. Applications are accepted anytime through
normal registration and drop/add. You will be notified when your
application is approved. Submit your application as early as
possible to ensure your registration.
- What counts
as a political science internship? Political science
internships include, but are not limited to, working in law firms,
various court systems, government offices, political party
organizations, or political campaigns. If you have questions about
a specific internship possibility, please contact the Internship
Program Coordinator, Dr.
Daniel A. Smith.
- What is the Washington Center? The
Washington Center is a program that places interns in
government offices in and around Washington, D.C.
Because the program is well publicized, the most prestigious
placements offered can be very competitive. The Center also
provides an academic program and optional convenient housing for a
fee. Many UF students have enjoyed their experience with the
center. To register for the program, students should work
with Dr. Smith and the Honors Program.
- What class do
I register for as a student of the Graham Center
for Leadership? Students in the Graham Center’s
Certificate in Public Service are required to complete a public
affairs internship. Students may complete this requirement by
registering for PAD 4940. Students may apply for PAD 4940
through the Graham Center’s Internship Program.
- Where
can I get more information? For more information, please
contact Dr. Daniel Smith, dasmith@polisci.ufl.edu.
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