The Department of Political Science supports your career goals by offering credit for internships related to political science that help you explore and prepare for the job market. Eligible PS majors can receive two (2) credits for an approved internship.
PS 404 Internship
Internships are valuable experiences that can enhance your academic training and career trajectory. For that reason, the Department of Political Science offers class credit in the form of PS 404 for students who complete an internship sufficiently relevant to their studies. Prospective students should be aware that enrollment in PS 404 Internship is limited to temporary internship opportunities, whereas full-time jobs in a related field will not be considered. A temporary internship is intended to give you training, supervision, and experiences that help you understand the possible career paths in the discipline.
To receive political science major credit for your internship, please follow these steps:
- Review the Internship Procedure and Guidelines. If necessary, direct questions about the process to polisci@uoregon.edu.
- Identify an internship that you would like to apply to the major. Internship opportunities may be found through the UO Career Center. Identifying, applying for, and being selected for an internship is the sole responsibility of the student.
- After you have the internship lined up, complete the PS 404 Internship Application Form. This must be done prior to registration deadlines and before you start your internship. The Department of Political Science does not consider applications for internships that have already been completed.
- If your application is accepted, follow department instructions to register for the course PS 404 Internship ahead of the given term.
PS 404 credits will not be counted towards the political science minor.
IE3 Internships
IE3 Global provides internships at over 100 different organizations in 50 countries. Students interested in participating in an IE3 internship will work with GEO and the PS director of undergraduate tudies to determine if credits are eligible for UO political science credit. Students must submit the PS IE3 contract before the IE3 program begins.
To receive political science credit for your internship:
- Review the IE3 Internship Guidelines and Procedures.
- Consult GEO & IE3 to select a program.
- Consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
- Submit the PS IE3 Contract before your program begins.
LERC 406, Union Internship Program
This internship program is offered through the Labor Education and Research Center. Political science has approved credits from this program, when supervised by Professor Gordon Lafer, to count toward political science major requirements as internship credits, within the overall internship and specialized credit maximums. See PS Major Requirements and your degree guide for details.
Want to learn more about LERC 406? Visit the Labor Education and Research Center webpage.
Check the class schedule for course availability.
- Course subject and number: LERC 406
- Course title: Fld Union Intern Program
Wayne Morse Scholars Program
The Wayne Morse Scholars program provides skills building, service learning, and leadership training to students interested in public affairs and community engagement. Any current UO student who can commit to at least two (2) years in the program is eligible to apply.
Questions about Internships?
Contact the director of undergraduate studies.
Lars Skalnes
Email: psdus@uoregon.edu
Phone: 541-346-4886
Chat: MS Teams
Office: Prince Lucien Campbell Hall, Office 929
Office Hours: Tues. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (virtual)
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