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Internship FAQ

  • There are multiple channels to find and secure an internship. The Find Internships is a great place to start. In addition, is the University of Arizona's career management tool, offering UA students and alumni access to jobs, internships, on-campus research experiences, and all things career and experiential learning related. You can also research internships by using search engines to look up internships in your county.

  • You are encouraged to secure an internship related to your post-graduate career goals. If you are uncertain about internships, email ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøInternship Coordinator Laureana Jones (laureanajones@arizona.edu) or schedule an appointment via Trellis

  • Utilize your resources to search for an internship.
  • Make an appointment with ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøInternship Coordinator Laureana Jones via Trellis
  • Prepare your application materials and ensure they are error-free
  • Apply to 3-5 organizations
  • Need help drafting a resume and cover letter? Email ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøAssistant Director of Career Development Jeff Winkelman (jeffwinkelman@arizona.edu) for assistance. Students can also check out the website and for assistance.

  • Congratulations on securing an internship! Refer to the Apply for Internship Credit page for directions on enrolling in the Internship Course.

  • Students are unable to enroll themselves in the Internship Course. Your ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøInternship Coordinator will enroll you in the class contingent on submitting a work plan. Refer to the Apply for Internship Credit page for details on enrolling in the course.  

  • No, students must secure an internship and complete a work plan (requiring a site-supervisor signature) in order to enroll in the course.

  • Work plans with supervisor signatures are required to enroll in the class. Speak to ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøInternship Coordinator Laureana Jones (laureanajones@arizona.edu) about any background check delays.

  • ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøInternship Coordinator Laureana Jones considers work plan extensions on a case-by-case basis. Contact Ms. Jones (laureanajones@arizona.edu), and she will determine if you are eligible for an extension. 

  • You will receive an email stating you have been enrolled in the course.
  • You can check your UAccess Schedule to verify you have been enrolled.

  • Students must pay UA tuition to earn academic credit for the internship. Review the Bursar Office

Students are required to intern for 40 hours to earn one academic unit.

Criminal Justice and Public Affairs (formerly Public Management and Policy) majors must complete three internship units, totaling 120 on-site and 15 hours of coursework.  

Yes. Honors students can receive honors credit for internships. 

If you are a Criminal Justice honors student, please indicate on the work plan that you want to enroll in PA 493H. 

If you are a Political Science honors student, please indicate on the work plan that you want to enroll in POL 393H. 

If you are a Public Affairs major (formerly Public Management and Policy) honors student, please indicate on the work plan that you want to enroll in PA 393H. 

Your Internship Coordinator will review the portal regularly and enroll you in your respective internship course. Please allow ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø5-7 business days to process your work plan. 

Students can email ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍøInternship Coordinator Laureana Jones (laureanajones@arizona.edu) with questions or schedule an appointment with her via Trellis.