Internships & Opportunities
Political science and international studies students are encouraged to supplement their studies with work in the field. All students in the major must complete an internship during their course of study, and many international studies students choose to intern overseas.
Learning the Paths to Peace Through a Unique Global Program
Students interested in global security studies travel to Armenia as part of Stonehill’s LION program.
Internship Opportunities
Places where Stonehill students have recently interned include:
- Brockton District Court
- Liberty Square Group
- Mashpee Chamber of Commerce
- Massachusetts Taxpayer’s Foundation
- MassEquality
- Multiple state government internship programs
- Pan American Health and Education Foundation
- Smithsonian Institute
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- Various House and Senate offices
- WorldTeach
- Wynn Law Group
Additional Resources and Opportunities
Pre-law Advising
Lessons here are supplemented with an impressive variety of opportunities outside of the classroom. For me, this meant summer research with a professor, internships in Boston and Madrid, and walking the streets of Washington D.C. and the jungles of Guatemala. This has prepared me for any path I choose to take after graduation, whether it be law school, Capitol Hill or abroad.
Career Development Resources for Students
The Stonehill Career Development Center offers extensive assistance to students seeking employment, pursuing advanced studies or participating in postgraduate service opportunities. By completing internships and utilizing mentors, students are empowered to build lifelong career management skills.
Political Science-specific career resources
- Departmental Career Development Series: Successful alumni come back to share their experiences and mentor current students.
- Extensive on-campus recruiting program for internships and entry-level positions
- Annual career fairs
- Government Careers Panel and Networking event
- Marketing Your International Experience workshop
Active mentors
- Allied World Assurance Co.
- Catastrophe Analyst
- Deloitte Consulting LLP
- Manager
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Special Agent
- Griffin Health Services
- Development/Philanthropy Counsel
- Mass. Ethics Commission
- Senior Staff Counsel
- Mass. House of Representatives
- Research Analyst
- National Republican Congressional Committee
- Rapid Response Director
- U.S. State Department
- Personnel Recovery Program Manager