Internships
Internships are a valuable part of the undergraduate experience. An internship can provide professional connections, expands your resume, allows you to apply classroom knowledge, and helps to develop skills as you explore a variety of career interests, occupations, and work environments.
For those who are interested in graduate school, some programs will want to see that you have hands-on experience in the field in addition to an academic understanding.
Most common sectors that provide internships:
| • Arts and Culture | •Business | • Criminal Justice | • Education | • Entertainment |
| • Environment | • Government | • Healthcare | • International NGOs | • Law/Legal Professions |
| • Law Enforcement | • Marketing | • Non-profits | • Research | • Philanthropy |
| • Politics | Social Services | • Sports | • Technology | • Tourism |
Finding an Internship
Resources for Finding Internships
The CFS Department is the first resource CFS students should reach out to for help identifying an internship site. They already have a great list going!
Fresno State's Career Development Center offers career counseling, which includes internships. They can also help you navigate HireFresnoState to find jobs, internships, or research positions right here on campus.
Other potential sources can include local organizations or government. Fresno County has an internship hub that can help students identify potential positions.
Students who are interested in an out-of-town internship can also look at the state or federal level. Professional organizations, such as Society for Research in Child Development, are also great resources.
Job boards like LinkedIn, Internships, or Glassdoor may also be helpful.