Internships

Hands-On Learning and Real-World Experience

Gain valuable experience and make a difference in the community and beyond with internship opportunities for social sciences students. Valpo students intern with local, state, and national organizations in the public and private sector, putting their major in action and making an impact before they graduate.

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Research Opportunities

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Internships

Washington, D.C. Semester

Inside-Out Course

Study Abroad Opportunities

Internships in Social Science

Make a Difference in Northwest Indiana

Students in Valpo’s School of Social Sciences are helping make a better community right here in Porter County. Our partner organizations include:

Boys and Girls Club of Porter County
City of Valparaiso Economic Development Commission
Porter County Juvenile Detention Center
Porter County Prosecutor’s Office – Victim Assistance Unit
Porter County Sheriff’s Department
Rodriguez Law (LaPorte, Indiana)

Build a National Reputation

Valparaiso University has ties to numerous national organizations that can help push your education to the next level. Students in programs within the School of Social Sciences have secured opportunities with organizations including:

The FBI
The U.S. Department of State — Office of Central European Affairs
The U.S. Marshals Service
U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
The White House — Office of Presidential Advance

Contact the Department

Valparaiso University’s School of Social Sciences welcomes inquiries from prospective students, fellow researchers, and community members.

James Old, Ph.D.
Director, School of Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations

school Of Social Sciences

Arts and Sciences Building, Room 352
1400 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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