Located in Washington, D.C., one of the world’s leading centers of international interaction, the School of International Service provides students access to a wide array of unique internship opportunities in the field of international politics.

IP students are strongly encouraged to integrate experiential learning into their studies through internships in government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, or the business sector. The professional staff of the American University Career Center is available to discuss interning opportunities, both in Washington and abroad, and how best to plan for them. Faculty mentors advise students on the academic component of the internship.

The Atlantic Council of the US, Amnesty International, the Center for International Policy, the Center for Strategic and International Affairs, the Council of Foreign Relations, the Institute for World Politics, the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies, the National Defense Council, the US Department of State, the US Department of Commerce, the Heritage Foundation, and many other institutions have hosted interns in the International Politics program.