Students in all academic majors at the College may participate in a variety of public service internships. Interns are assigned to supervised, full-time, full-semester, professional-level placements in the legislative and executive branches of New York State government, federal executive agencies, Congress, interest groups or federal courts. A coordinate academic component incorporates seminars, readings, journals, term papers, etc. Each intern is individually mentored and supervised throughout the internship by members of the Political Science Department. Students benefit greatly from internships in terms of knowledge of politics and government, career exploration, personal growth, self-confidence, computer skills, and writing skills. Alumni of these programs praise them highly.

Program Highlights

Not sure if you are eligible for an internship?  Not sure which program is best for you?  Start by looking here.

Washington Internship Programs:

SUNY Brockport's Washington Semester Program (fall and spring)*

Albany Internship Programs:

New York State Senate Assistants Program (spring only)*

New York State Assembly Session Intern Program (spring only)*

SUNY Brockport's Albany Semester Program (NYS executive branch placements--fall, spring, and summer) *  

*Note that while these web links may contain application forms, prospective interns must be approved by the Department first and then apply to the programs through the Department.  The programs do not accept applications directly from students.