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Internships

The International Studies Program encourages its students to participate in internships to explore and gain experience in issue areas or professions of interest. For internships that are related to the student’s specialization within the major, academic credit may be earned by enrolling in INT 399. Internships may be completed during the semester, while studying abroad, or over the summer. Scroll down for a list of internship opportunities and procedures for applying for an internship for academic credit.


International Internships

The College of New Jersey encourages students to think about an internship experience for credit abroad.  Students understand how valuable internships can be as part of one’s preparation for a job search and a successful career. Internships completed abroad allow students to gain confidence in the global marketplace of the 21st century.  Learning how to negotiate a second culture, communicate effectively with people from other traditions, and simply getting from Point A to Point B in another country, are all transferable skills to jobs in the USA and go a long way to help candidates distinguish themselves from all of those other resumes in the pile!

We encourage students to work with the TCNJ Career Center as they prepare for an overseas experience and to consult Going Global not only for non-credit-bearing internship options, but also for helpful hints to prepare cover letters and other materials in particular countries.  For more information, please email goglobal@tcnj.edu to schedule an advising appointment! A bit of research at home can lead to fantastic opportunities overseas!

Here is a snapshot of the credit-bearing internship programs available through the CGE.

For TCNJ credit (the grade is included in TCNJ GPAs):

For transfer credit (grade not computed in TCNJ GPAs):


The following agencies and organizations offer internship and career opportunities that may be of interest to International Studies majors.


PROCEDURES FOR INDEPENDENT COURSES 

Students must complete the program’s INT 399 internship proposal form and email the form to Dr. Zakiya Adair to receive his approval via email. Students then upload the proposal form along with the email record of the approval (a screenshot or word document) on the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Internship Proposal System for approval by the Dean’s Office. In addition, students must submit the Internship Supervisor Agreement to Dr. Zakiya Adair.

As these are courses taken for academic credit, paperwork needs to be submitted to the Dean’s Office by

Spring 2024: Monday, January 29 by 4:30 pm

 

Unpaid Internship Scholarship for Public Service and Social Justice Internships

The Fund for Students in Unpaid Internships in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, established in 2019 with donations from 139 friends and members of the TCNJ community, provides a stipend of at least $750 for a 1 unit/4 credit HSS internship, for HSS students with financial need who undertake an unpaid mentored internship for academic credit at a site focused on public service and social justice. The eligible course numbers are 398, 399, 487 and 488. Please click here for the application requirements and submission details.

We cannot fund retroactive applications.  You must apply by the deadlines listed below to be eligible:

Applications for Fall are due August 15.

Applications for Spring are due January 15.

Applications for Summer are due May 15 and June 15.

 

The following procedures maximize student enrichment from an internship taken for academic credit.

  1. Students must meet with Dr. Zakiya Adair, Director of the International Studies Program, to plan their internship and determine if the internship may be used to earn academic credit for the International Studies major.
  2. To apply, students complete the INT 399 Internship in International Studies Proposal Form to apply for academic credit for an internship (INT 399) prior to the end of the add/drop period. Students do not need to complete the Records & Registration Internship Enrollment form.
  3. The student obtains the Program Director’s approval of the proposal. (You will upload email evidence of approval by the Director instead of obtaining a signature. Please submit a screenshot or word document.)
  4. The normal course load for HSS majors is 4 units but students may take up to 4.5 units without permission. If your internship brings your course load to 4.75 or 5 units, you need to apply for overload permission.  Please read about the process and submit an interest form: Humanities and Social Sciences Course Overload. Please wait to apply for your internship until you have completed the Overload Interest Form and received an email from the Dean’s Office approving your overload.
  5. The student uploads proposal form and email evidence of approval on the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Internship Proposal System for approval by the Dean’s Office.
  6. The student completes (along with Internship Supervisor) and submits the Internship Supervisor Agreement to the Program Director.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Title Description Location Contact Deadline
Sourland Conservancy Stewardship paid Intern The Sourland Conservancy is seeking two part-time Stewardship Interns for spring and four part-time Stewardship Interns for fall 2022. Each intern will report to the Stewardship Director and be primarily responsible for planting native trees and shrubs and installing deer fencing in the Sourland Mountain Region of Central New Jersey. Click here for more information. Hopewell, NJ Please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for two references in one document to Carolyn Klaube at stewards@sourland.org and indicate if you are applying for the spring or fall internships. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Your cover letter should describe why you are interested in this internship, how your skillset suits the position, and why you feel it would advance your career objectives. Please include
any scheduling considerations including classes, work, etc.
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Rise to Peace Internships Rise to Peace offers exceptional opportunities for talented individuals who are considering a career in government, international relations, counter-terrorism, and international security fields. Our research fellows and interns have the unique chance to learn about current international security issues and interact with field experts, scholars, and young, upcoming leaders. Rise to Peace typically considers undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in international relations, political science, economics, or other related fields. In addition to meeting the intellectual requirements, applicants should have excellent writing and research skills, along with basic computer knowledge. All internships/Fellowships are unpaid, but we do offer school credit. Varied/remote Click here for more information. If you are interested in the internship, please email a resume and brief cover letter expressing your interest to hello@risetopeace.org. Rolling
The Borgen Project Internships The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nation on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. We’re the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. Our remote internships are work from home roles, weekly deadlines must be met, meetings will be held online and a weekly update of your progress submitted. All positions are unpaid, but we work with schools to ensure college credit is available, if applicable. Varied/remote Click here for more information. Rolling
Foundation for Law and International Affairs Internships FLIA is a think-tank and community dedicated to the aspirations of a diverse, intelligent, and peaceful world. Founded in 2015, we coordinate a network of young and established professionals in the field of international relations. Varied/remote Click here for more information and opportunities. Rolling
Max Kampelman Fellowship with US Helsinki Commission Kampelman Fellows join a team of world-class experts at an independent, bicameral, bipartisan, inter-branch federal agency. The Helsinki Commission advances American national security and national interests by promoting human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries. Fellows regularly interact and work on policy with Congressional offices, executive branch officials, foreign diplomats, civil society, and the broader policy community. Kampelman Fellowships last up to six months, with a minimum of three days per week. Fellows are paid hourly and are offered ongoing enrichment, professional development, and networking opportunities facilitated by senior commission staff. Click here for full details and application information. Fellowship applications currently are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Security and Political Economy (SPEC) Lab An unprecedented level of economic interdependence complicates development of any U.S. strategy for competition with rivals like China or Russia. The SPEC Lab will provide ten undergraduates per year with an 8-week summer research experience (SRE), where they will engage in graduate-level research on the political economy of international security and attend weekly workshops in research design, data science, and professional development. The program includes training in research methods and work as a research assistant on faculty-led projects related to the political economy of security. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and all participants will receive free housing on the USC campus, travel reimbursement, and a stipend. If the COVID-19 situation prevents in-person programming, we will conduct the program remotely. Students will be expected to work 30 hours per week in the lab, inclusive of hours spent in formal trainings. USC campus or remote, depending on COVID-19 Click here for more information, qualifications, and to apply. Check website for current deadlines.
ACLU NJ Internships The ACLU-NJ seeks highly motivated students for internship positions throughout the year for work involving a wide range of civil liberties and civil rights issues. The ACLU-NJ currently offers the following internship opportunity for undergraduates: Civil Liberties Internships. New Jersey Click here for more information. Check website for current deadlines.
International Justice Project The mission of the International Justice Project (IJP) is to protect human rights by advancing the rule of law. As a part of this commitment to dignity and justice, the IJP is dedicated to assisting victims of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in their struggle for recognition and inclusion in domestic and international judicial forums. The IJP also aspires to advance legal protections for human rights by offering professional consultations, trainings and guidance to individuals, corporations, governments and non-governmental organizations. Washington, D.C. For a list of available internships and deadlines, see here. Check website for current deadlines.
Council on Foreign Relations The Council on Foreign Relations’ Internship Program offers outstanding volunteer opportunities for college students, graduate students, and graduates focusing on international relations and who are pursuing a career in foreign policy or a related field. Volunteer interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis to volunteer in both the New York and Washington, DC, offices, and all volunteer internships are filled on a rolling basis. An intern’s volunteer duties generally consist of program coordination, research, editing, and writing. The volunteer internships are unpaid. New York & Washing ton, D.C. (currently fully remote/virtual) Apply here. Check website for current deadlines.
The Urban Institute Although the Urban Institute does not have a formal internship program, we do hire research assistants on a temporary basis for full-time and part-time assignments during the academic year and during the summer. The position of UI Associate is responsible for assisting senior researchers in various policy areas such as housing, welfare, population studies, health, and education policy. Incumbents will conduct literature reviews, analyses and programming tasks, as well as participate in reporting research findings and presenting data. Qualified candidates should be enrolled in a B.A. program in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology, Public Policy, Computer Science, or other social science field with strong quantitative and analytical skills, library and Internet research experience. Proficiency with spreadsheet and presentation graphics software skills, familiarity with data analysis software packages (such as SAS or SPSS), and experience with survey data analysis preferred. Many graduate-level opportunities also exist. New York & Washington , D.C. Current opportunities are listed here. Rolling Basis
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission is currently seeking applicants for full and part-time internship positions at its New York City, USA headquarters and its Johannesburg, South Africa office. Interns are typically exposed to the day-to-day operations of nonprofit work as well as substantive, project-oriented assignments. Interns will actively participate in organization meetings as well as individual meetings with their supervisor. Both undergraduates and graduates with an interest and passion for human rights, LGBT issues, and gender equality are strongly encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated academic and/or extracurricular interest in social justice, human rights, and/or LGBT issues with strong writing abilities. Applications for independent research projects outside of the New York area will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Interns are expected to work 20 hours/week. New York & International Locations To see specific openings, visit this link. Summer Internships: June – August, deadline February 28
Autumn Internships: September - December, rolling applications
Spring Internships: January – May, rolling applications
East West Institute The EastWest Institute seeks to make the world a safer place by addressing the seemingly intractable problems that threaten regional and global stability. Founded in 1980, EWI is an international, non-partisan organization with offices in New York, Brussels, Moscow and Washington. EWI’s track record has made it a global go-to place for building trust, influencing policies and delivering solutions. New York, Washington, D. C., & International Locations To apply and for a full listing of opportunities, see their website. Rolling Basis
International Criminal Court The Court offers internships to highly motivated young professionals with good academic qualifications who are in the early stages of their careers. The Internship is a practical educational experience whereby Interns principally assist the staff of the Court in discharging their duties. Under supervision, Interns are assigned projects and tasks that are relevant to their educational background and interests and provide them with the opportunity to put into practice and further develop their theoretical knowledge. The work will generally be comparable to the work of the upper general service category or junior professional level. Domestic & International Locations Visit their website for more information. Rolling Basis
Washington Internship Institute The Washington Internship Institute's semester-long academic internship program is carefully designed to provide college sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students from the U.S. and abroad with practical, hands-on experience and academically rigorous courses emphasizing personal and professional development.
In addition to enhancing your skills and building your resume, you may also be eligible to receive academic credit from your school; most students earn a full semester’s worth of credit. The learning doesn’t stop when you step out of your office or classroom. You’ll continue learning at home by living with fellow students—creating a community of scholars—and also every time you set foot outside of your apartment, as DC becomes your campus.
Washington, D. C. Click here for application information. Click here for deadlines and program dates.
CWS Internships Church World Service is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Varied For a full listing of available internships, visit their website. Rolling Basis
U.S. Department of Commerce The mission of the Department of Commerce Internship Program is to engage and empower developing leaders with a passion for public service. The program will expose students to opportunities in the Federal Government and the potential to find passion in a career in public service. Interns will gain unique experience through their placement in one of several DOC offices. The DOC Office of White House Liaison Internship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis for summer, spring, and fall sessions. This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity and hours are flexible. Candidates should be available for the duration of the session to be considered for placement. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in public policy, governmental affairs, public affairs, economics, and/or business. U.S. Government For a full list of internships with the DOC, see here. Rolling Basis
Inter-American Foundation The Inter-American Foundation, an independent U.S. Government agency, was created by Congress in 1969 to channel development assistance directly to the organized poor in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IAF has carried out its mandate by responding with grant support for the most creative ideas for self-help received from grassroots groups and nongovernmental organizations. The Inter-American Foundation offers semester-long, non-paid volunteer positions. U.S. Government To apply, please fill visit the IAF website for details. Fall Semester – August 1
Spring Semester – December 1
Summer Session – April 1
U. D. Department of the Interior This program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. U.S. Government For more information, please visit their Pathways Page. Rolling Basis
U. S. Department of Justice The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. For a full description, please visit this page. U.S. Government Apply here. Rolling Basis
U. S. Agency for International Development USAID offers paid and unpaid internships and fellowship opportunities to qualified, talented students and recent graduates. Interns and Fellows generally work in one of USAID’s offices in Washington, D.C., supporting program work in economic growth, agriculture, education, health, environment, democracy and governance, conflict prevention, and humanitarian assistance. Internships and Fellowships allow students the opportunity to explore Federal careers and offer valuable work experience. U.S. Government Click here for more information. Rolling Basis

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