Department of Political Science

Internships

The director of the department's internship program is Dr. Brett Heindl. Please contact him for more information about the program at: heindlbs@oneonta.edu or check this out on facebook! phone: 436-3923

Washington D.C. Internships Info Session—All Majors Welcome Monday 10/3, 1 p.m., in Schumacher 12 John Fitzpatrick, Director of SUNY Brockport Washington Program, is coming to campus to give an overview of the program, placements, costs, and housing and to answer student questions. These are supervised, full-time, full-semester, professional-level placements in federal executive agencies, Congress, federal courts, non-profits organizations, and interest groups. Students can earn 6 credits in the summer or 15 credits in the fall or spring semesters. The program is very affordable and open to all majors. The Spring semester application deadline is November 30; the Summer semester deadline is April 15. For more information, contact Asst. Professor Brett Heindl, Coordinator of Public Affairs Internships, Schumacher 14F, heindlbs@oneonta.edu, 436-3923 _________________________________ Rob DiCarlo, Assistant Director of Career Services at SUNY Brockport comes to the campus to talk about the importance of internships and to recruit for the Public Service Internship Program (formerly the Albany Semester Program). The PSIP works with SUNY students to help place them in internships with state government primarily in the Capital Region. A variety of paid and unpaid internships are available. The program is open to all majors, but is especially relevant to Political Science and Social Science majors. Rob can also answer questions regarding the Washington Semester Program which is also coordinated by SUNY Brockport. For more information, go to http://www.brockport.edu/career/asp.htm feel free to contact Rob at rdicarlo@brockport.edu Phone: 585-395-2159. Fall 2009 Internship Department of Homeland Security Kaitlin Jewell My name is Kaitlin Jewell, I am a Senior and I am Political Science and Geography dual major. I have really enjoyed my time here at SUNY Oneonta, and I feel that the my experiences and knowledge gained has prepared me for life after graduation. Last Semester I participated in an internship with the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection in Washington DC. It was one of the most exciting experiences I have had in my college career. I was able to get hands on experience, which I think helped me to grow as a student and as a person. During my internship I participated in many inter-office meetings and briefings, and I was able to present my own reports. Being able to view first hand what I would be doing in my potential career, solidified my interest in the office where I was working and my excitement for working with the federal government. My internship experience was extremely rewarding, and has now lead to a career after graduation. I would strongly recommend other students to take advantage of internship opportunities as well. Government Internships 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.			Washington Internship Programs: SUNY Brockport's Washington Semester Program Albany Internship Programs: New York State Senate Assistants Program (spring only)* New York State Assembly Session Intern Program (spring only)* SUNY Brockport's Public Service Internship 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. Local and Regional Internships* A limited number of local internship placements are possible throughout the academic year. These internships consist of a strong academic component in addition to a fixed number of hours in the placement setting. Students involved in a local internship can earn 1-3 semester hours of course credit.
2002 NYS Assembly Intern Courtnie Kirker and State AssemblymanJohn McEneny	1996 NYS Assembly Intern William Eggler receives Distinguished Intern Award.