Internship Details

Opportunities

 

Opportunities for students majoring in:

  • Criminal justice
  • Social work 
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Counseling
  • Forensic toxicology

At times, internships may be available for students majoring in:

  • Human resources
  • Information technology
  • Finance
  • Facilities management
  • Political science
  • Statistics
  • Training and Development (or related fields)
“This is a great internship program. It is the most structured intern program I’ve ever experienced and has the best and most extensive training I’ve received.” – Fall 2012 intern

Eligibility

Selection for internship positions is based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other non-merit-based factors.

PSA requires that interns must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age;
  • Be a student who is enrolled not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or comparable recognized educational institution;
  • Be in good academic standing with the educational institution in which he/she is enrolled;
  • Have permission from the educational institution that the applicant is attending to volunteer his/her services; and
  • Be able to prove either U.S. citizenship or legal residency in the United States.
  • Be fully vaccinated prior to submitting application materials.

How to Apply

The application package must include:

  • A completed PSA Internship Program Application (Click here for application) for undergraduate students or practicum students;
  • A resume; and
  • Proof of current academic enrollment (e.g. an official or unofficial transcript sent from your educational institution’s Registrar’s Office via email)

 

Submit application package e-mail to:                     

PSA.Internship@psa.gov

Deadlines

  • Fall Semester – July 15th  
  • Spring Semester– October 15th
  • Summer Semester – March 15th

If you have any questions, contact: PSA.Internship@psa.gov

 
 
 
 
“The internship met and surpassed any expectations and needs.” – Fall 2012 intern