Vinson Institute Intern Program
Undergraduate students with an interest in government can gain real-world experience through the Vinson Institute's internship program. Based on individual merit, internships vary in length but typically are organized around a semester. Interns work closely with Institute faculty, staff, and graduate students on projects that require researching, writing, and organizational skills. Interns may also interact with local, state, and international elected and appointed officials by assisting with training and outreach programs.
Undergraduate students from all majors and backgrounds are welcome to apply. Applicants should be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0. Those wishing to apply should complete an application and submit it along with a résumé or CV to Will Steele.
Georgia Legislative Intern Program
Undergraduate students from Georgia's public and private universities and colleges get firsthand experience in the lawmaking process through the Georgia Legislative Intern Program. The annual program, for which approximately 30 students are selected, is coordinated by the Vinson Institute in cooperation with the Georgia General Assembly and the Department of Political Science at Georgia State University.
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program
Graduate students seeking careers in public administration can turn to the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia and its Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree for a comprehensive learning experience. The Vinson Institute cooperates in offering the program, one of the highest-ranked of its kind in the country. Students desiring research and work experience are provided with many opportunities due to partnerships that the Institute maintains with such other university schools and departments as economics, family and consumer sciences, and social work.
Georgia Studies
Students can immerse themselves in everything Georgia with engaging resources like The Georgia Studies Book: Our State and the Nation. The Vinson Institute's Georgia Studies Web site provides students with links to information about Georgia's important documents and wildlife, as well as state-related games. Students also can access the New Georgia Encyclopedia and the online resource GeorgiaInfo to learn about the state's history, geography, government, culture, and more.
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia.
