SBS in DC is an exciting internship program that is offered in the Fall semester and the Spring semester, and connects UMass Amherst College of Social & Behavioral Science majors with UMass alumni working in Washington DC. The program has proven to be a stepping stone for students interested in careers in fields like policy, non-profits, international development, strategy, marketing, PR, government, campaign work and more. Program participants live together as a cohort in DC and are matched with host internship sites for a semester-long internship. Students also participate in a class related to their major, have professional development and networking opportunities with UMass Alumni and professional in their fields of interest. Alumni mentor students at internship sites all over DC. Students will earn 12-15 credits for the semester.

Featured Articles

SBS in DC Fall 2024 Cohort Begin a New Adventure

Last week, 22 SBS students converged on Washington DC to begin an exciting journey as the first ever SBS in DC Fall cohort. This group is paving the way for future SBS students to live and learn together in DC …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
Read more

SBS in DC Shermarie Hyppolite: “In my days at the office, I saw my future…”

 Shermarie Hyppolite, Communication and Journalism PR Track ’23 talks about her internship at kglobal, a full-service PR agency, while participating in SBS in DC last summer.

As a Communication and Public Relations major, I am forever thankful for my time …

By Shermarie Hyppolite
Shermarie Hyppolite
Read more

SBS in DC is… Summer 2022 video

What is SBS in DC? Students who participated in Summer 2022 tell you what they experienced and what SBS in DC is for them!

Read more

Sidebar

Student Success Stories