Department of Political Science

U N I V E R S I T Y  O F  M I C H I G A N — F L I N T

INTERNSHIPS

The Department of Political Science coordinates an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students in political science and public administration. The program helps students to gain relevant work experiences, to make valuable contacts in the Flint community, and to add an important line to their resume.

 

The coordinator of the Internship program is Mr. Tony Morolla (mmorolla@umflint.edu).

 

All undergraduate majors in the political science and public administration programs are required to enroll for at 3 or 6 credit hours of POL/PUB 390 Internship in Public Agencies.

 

Enrollment is generally limited to juniors, seniors and graduate students (in the Masters in Public Administration Program). 

 

Interested students are urged to Consult the Internship Handbook for information on the process and expectations, and to complete and submit an Internship Application Form.

 

Graduate students enrolled in the Masters in Public Administration may enroll for up to 3 credits of PUB 590 Internship. Graduate students who are practicing administrators or who have had two years or more of experience in an administrative capacity are exempt from this requirement.

 

Internship positions are available in the following government and community agencies, with elected officials and in many other organizations. The following listing is not exhaustive: other local, national, and international internships are available.

 

             COMMUNICATIONS:

Channel 28 WFUM (graphics, production, research, editing, etc)

 

             FLINT CITY GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES:

Most government positions require some administrative writing and communication skills.

Flint City Council

Flint Ombudsman's Office

Flint Office of the Mayor (special projects)

Flint Parks and Recreation Department

Flint Community School District

Flint Area Chamber of Commerce

Flint Chapter Big Brothers/Big Sisters Inc.

Flint Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Village of Holly

Township Government Office

Spanish Speaking Information Center

Local Council Representatives

 

             GENESEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES:

Adult Probations Department

Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

Voluntary Action Center

Genesee County Intermediate School District

YWCA

Sheriff's Office

Office of Affirmative Action

Office of Emergency Management

 

             STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:

State Legislature

State Police

 

             NATIONAL GOVERNMENT/OFFICIALS:

US Senators and Representatives

Federal Law Enforcement

US Social Security Administration

 

             POLITICAL PARTIES:

Democratic Party

Republican Party