Internships in Washington D.C.
While spending the semester in D.C., students have the valuable opportunity to enhance their policy education by interning at one of the many esteemed institutions located in D.C. Price students in the past have interned at many notable agencies and organizations, including the White House, Capitol Hill, US Department of Justice, Government Accountability Office, and more.
Students work a minimum of 140 hours over the semester while taking PPD 301 PPD Practices: Internship Seminar (2 units online), which will support and guide them through their internship experience. Many internships may require 20 hours per week for 12 weeks.
Students should start searching for internships upon applying for the semester program, as many government agencies require applications 6-9 months in advance due to their lengthy lead times.
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D.C. Internship Support from the Price Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services at USC Price is committed to supporting your career exploration and landing the right internship during the Price Policy Semester in Washington D.C. Our team is equipped to meet with you and point you in the right direction to gain insight into the proper career experiences and provide you with guidance for any application process be it in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.
D.C. Career Resources and Internship Search
Once you’ve been accepted into the program, you will have access to resources specifically curated for your search for internships in D.C. in Handshake to make the process of landing an internship easier to navigate.
D.C. Student Spotlights
Hear From Price Students About Their D.C. Experience
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