Internships

NAU Political Sciences & International Affairs internship opportunities

Employers look beyond academic credentials and seek candidates with workplace experience and success. Internships while earning your degree at NAU will give you experience in a variety of settings and open doors to many career opportunities. Add an internship to your résumé and make yourself more marketable after graduation.

Internships are a great way to:

• Open doors
• Develop job and life skills
• Explore possible career directions
• Add to your networking
• Build your resume

They occur in many different settings – you will likely find one to match your interests. Northern Arizona University students earning degrees in political science and/or global studies have learned in a variety of settings and environments, including:

• State legislature
• Non-profit organizations
• Private law practices
• Environmental groups
• Political campaigns at national, state, and local levels
• Lobbying organizations
• International governments and organizations

All formalized intern experiences are eligible for academic credit. In addition, some internships include a stipend.

Departmental internships

• Flagstaff
• Sedona
• Phoenix and Arizona (statewide)
• Arizona Deliberates
• Washington, D.C.
• Nationwide
• International
• Office of Sustainability

Available university-wide internships and resources

Additional internship opportunities may be available to NAU students in Political Sciences & International Affairs at other locations on campus. Please consult NAU’s Internship Resources for more information.