Practicums, Field Studies, and Mentored Research

Practicums and Field Studies

The Political Science program sponsors an active practicum, internship trip, and field study program, designed to take selected students out of the classroom and into halls of power where abstract classroom knowledge is applied daily. Students will have the opportunity to meet top officials, visit political sites and offices, network with figures in the field of politics and political science, and expand their vision of government and its various concomitant institutions. Brigham Young University–Hawaii graciously supports these programs. Student participation is highly competitive and students are selected depending on perceived ability and fit, depending on the particular features of each respective practicum. BYUH pays flight and housing costs, encouraging even IWORK students to participate. Many students find valued internship and employment opportunities while on their field studies. Interested students should prepare themselves by proving their abilities and demonstrating their commitment to the major.