Internship Program

The IAFS 4930: Internship in International Affairs class offers credit for internationally-focused work with a variety of organizations in the United States and abroad. The class is offered for three credits and isÌýopen to junior and senior IAFS majors. The course provides faculty oversight and academic structure that help students connect their internship responsibilities to international affairs concepts while developing transferable skills such as professional communication research and critical reflection.

Completing an internship for credit can fulfill the Off-Campus Experience requirement and place the internship on a student’s academic transcript for employers or graduate and professional schools. For many students the course also offers a supported way to explore career interests and gain clarity about post graduation goals.Ìý

Interested? Review the requirements and steps below. Contact the IAFS Internship Program Director, Prof. Jeffrey Nonnemacher with any questions!

Requirements

To be enrolled in IAFS 4930, students must meet all of the following Internship Program requirements. TheÌýuniversity requires that students take the internship class during the semester thatÌýthey are interning.Ìý

  • IAFS major with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior)
  • An internship in which the work clearly connects to global issues, foreign policy, international engagement, or related international impact
  • A minimum of 120 hours of internship work during the semester for 3 credits
  • Completion and approval of the IAFS Internship Program Application
  • A completed Internship Agreement
  • Completion of all required academic work outlined in the IAFS 4930 syllabus including the Supervisor Evaluation Form
International Content

Internships approved for IAFS 4930 must include substantial international content.Ìý

The intern's work must clearly connect to global issues, foreign policy, international engagement, or related international impact. Internships that do not regularly engage with international content will not qualify.

Political Internships

Students may receive credit for internships with political campaigns and governing offices including legislators, legislative bodies, and executive offices. Students are responsible to ensure the internship also meets the international contentrequirement. The Internship Program Director may request additional information from the supervising office prior to approval.

IAFS Internship Program Next Steps

Step One: Find an Internship Step Two: Read the Syllabus Step Three: Complete the Internship Program Application Step Four: Get your Internship Approved Step Five: Submit your Internship Agreement Step Six: Complete your Internship, assignments, and Supervisor Evaluation Form
Step One: Find an Internship

Find an internship that meets IAFS Internship Program Requirements (see above).Ìý

Helpful resources:

You can find the most recent IAFS 4930 syllabus on our Syllabi pageÌýhere.Ìý

Please read the syllabus carefully to understand the purpose of the course and expectations.Ìý

Contact the IAFS Internship Program Director with any questions or concerns.

Fill out the (Microsoft Form). Must be logged in with CU Â鶹ӰԺ IdentiKey.

In addition to general internship/organization information, you will need to describe:

  • what the organization does,
  • your general internship duties, and
  • how your work will be directly connected to global issues, foreign policy, international impact, etc. Ìý

Email IAFS Internship Director, Prof. Jeffrey Nonnemacher (Jeffrey.Nonnemacher@Colorado.EDU) to set up a meeting where you will discuss your internship and research project ideas.

Internships must be approved by the IAFS Internship Director before submitting the Internship Agreement.

After meeting with the IAFS Internship Program Director and receiving internship approval, studentsÌýmust submit the (instructions below).

In order to complete the Internship Agreement - you will need to be able to describe:

  • your internship and how it relates to international affairs,
  • what you hope to learn,
  • how you will accomplish your educational goals,
  • how you will evaluate your experience, and
  • how often you will interact with your supervisor.

DocuSign Instructions:

Important: The Internship Agreement DocuSign PowerForm must be completed in one sitting.

  • On the first screen, enter your name and email address, as well as your Internship Supervisor’s name and email address. Click "Begin Signing" and complete all required fields.
  • Once completed, click "Finish." The form will automatically route to your Internship Supervisor for review and signature.
  • After the supervisor signs, copies of the completed agreement will be sent to you, the Internship Supervisor, and the IAFS Internship Program Director.

Once you haveÌýsubmitted your agreementÌýand it is approved, IAFS staff will enroll you in IAFS 4930 for the chosen term.

Start your internship, keep up with assignments, check in with your supervisor, etc. If you run into any issues with your internship, supervisor, or work - please contact the IAFS Internship Director!Ìý

Refer toÌýtheÌýIAFS 4930 syllabus to review and understand the final steps and assignments for the class.Ìý

As part of the final project for the IAFS 4930 internship, your internship supervisor must complete theÌýÌý(Microsoft Form).

You must ensure the evaluation is complete and submitted by the final project due date.