Price Policy Semester in D.C.

Internships in Washington DC

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.

Semester in D.C.

Curriculum

How to Apply

Student Life in D.C.

Sample Internships in Washington, D.C.:

American Civil Liberties Union
American Red Cross
Amnesty International
Brookings Institution
Embassies to various nations
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Cato Institute
CBS News
Children’s Rights Council
CNN Political Unit
D.C. Office of the Attorney General
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Democratic National Committee
Environmental Defense Fund
Freedom House
The Heritage Foundation
Human Rights Watch
Library of Congress
NASA
NAACP

National Geographic Society
Peace Corps
Republican National Committee
Sierra Club
Smithsonian Institution
The White House
United Nations Foundation
US Agency for International Development
US Chamber of Commerce
US Department of Education
US Department of Health and Human Services
US Department of Homeland Security
US Department of State
US Department of Treasury
US Environmental Protection Agency
US House of Representatives
US Securities and Exchange Commission
US Senate
And more…

D.C. Internship Support – USC Price Career Services

The Office of Career Services at USC Price is committed to supporting your career exploration and landing the right internship in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. 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.

One-on-One Advising

Take the time to meet with a career advisor to work together on finding the right internship to propel your career.

Exploration: Articulating your career aspirations is key to networking and landing a great internship. Career Advisors can help you find the right words to clarify your career goals.

Networking: Finding the right professional in the field can give insight into the organization and your career aspirations. Career advisors will coach you on how to find the right Trojan alum or other professionals who are in the fields you are interested in.

Application Processes: Resumes, cover letters, and applications are all part of the hiring process. Career advisors can walk you through your processes as you begin to apply for your D.C. internship experiences.

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.

Notable Washington, D.C. Based Organizations with Current/Past Price Alumni

A Price student posing in Washington, D.C.

Berkeley Research Group
Brookings Institution
eBay
Evergreen Strategy Group
Government Accountability Office
Office of Inspector General, US Department of Transportation
Smithsonian National Museum
The White House
US Department of Justice
US House of Representative