Graduates of our programs work in organizations around the world, holding positions within Booz Allen Hamilton, USAID, Chemonics, the United Nations, the U.S. Department of State, Catholic Relief Services, the Central Intelligence Agency and many other organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Of course, landing the career you want depends on several factors, including the state of the job market, your experience and skill level, and any potential geographic limitations. View our employment statistics.

Yes. Employers recruit on campus in the following ways: on-campus visits, career fairs, resume requests, site visits, phone requests, etc. Of course, not all employers recruit on campus as employers have a variety of  recruiting processes. The Office of Career and Professional Development works with organizations as their hiring needs and methods dictate.

A security clearance is the process of determining your trustworthiness and reliability before granting you access to national security information. Only the federal government can grant someone a security clearance. To get one, you must work for a government agency or contractor and conduct business that justifies you having access to highly sensitive information. The process begins when your employer or prospective employer submits your paperwork to the investigating/adjudication agency.

Once you have turned in the documentation, the designated agency will begin the security clearance investigation, which may include interviews with family, friends, colleagues and others; a review of your credit, financial, medical and other history; a background check to determine the use of illegal drugs, criminal record and contact with foreign nationals; and a check on many other areas of your life. This process may take several months up to a year depending on backlog, need for more information, depth of the investigation and adjudication process, among other factors.

Most of our students are required to pursue internships, and the Josef Korbel School works extensively with alumni and employers to develop a diverse array of possibilities. The following is a sample of organizations where our students interned during the 2007-08 academic year: U.S. Department of State, Defense Criminal Investigative Services, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mercy Corps, U.S. Department of Commerce, Defense Intelligence Agency, Partners In Health, International Committee of the Red Cross, Office of Naval Intelligence, International Organization of Migration, USAID and the World Health Organization. View a list of recent internships by location.

There is a mandatory orientation session for all admitted students prior to class enrollment. During this session, you will learn more about the school's many events, programs and resources.

After classes begin, you are welcome at any time to make an appointment with a Career and Professional Development staff member to discuss job and internship options. Be sure to make good use of the publications and other resources in the Career Resource Center, too.