Many students participate in BVU’s internship program, which is facilitated by faculty members as well as the Career Services office. Internships for fieldwork experiences are offered for academic credit and are ideal for acquiring “hands on” experience in a particular field. For details regarding these programs, students are encouraged to refer to the entries under specific major descriptions, consult with their faculty advisor, or visit the Career Services web site.

Criminology and Criminal Justice
Uta Halee Girls Village
Wal-Mart Loss Prevention
Buena Vista County Jail
Juvenile Court Services

History
The Washington Center Program
Buena Vista Historical Society
Living History Farms
Nebraska Jewish Historical Society

Political Science/Public Administration
The Washington Center Program
Iowa Senate
Le Mars Police Department
Storm Lake City Administrator

Psychology
Cherokee Boys and Girls Home
Institute for Social and Behavioral Research – Iowa State University
Mental Health Unit – Hutchins Community Hospital


Social Work
Polk County Victims Services
Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Carroll/Sac County Juvenile Court Services