Experiential Learning
The MSGS professional development requirement provides students with opportunities to apply classroom learning through internships, practica, employment experiences, volunteer service, and faculty-supervised projects.
Examples of Practicum and Internship Hosts
Past opportunities have included organizations such as:
- FBI
- Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation
- Emerald Coast Missions
- etc.
Career Development Resources
Students also have access to the University of Illinois Career Center and the Handshake platform for internship and job searches, career advising, résumé review, interview preparation, and professional development opportunities.
Research and Publications
- Global Intersections student research grants
- Illini Journal of International Security (IJOIS)
- ACDIS Policy Briefs
Professional Engagement
Fellowships and Specialized Training
- CSGGE Graduate Fellowships and Awards
- Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW)
For current events, seminars, and additional programming, students should consult the CGS, ACDIS, and CSGGE event calendars.