Most students take advantage of the many career-related opportunities the program's location in Washington, DC affords them. 

Some students are also earning up to six academic credits through research tutorials designed to synthesize the workplace experience with democracy and governance coursework.
 

 

 

 

Students hold positions at the following organizations:

National Democratic Institute
International Republican Institute
United States Senate
United States Department of State
United States Institute of Peace
Global Giving
National Endowment for Democracy
Democracy International
Open Society Institute
National Defense University - National War College
Hebrew International Aid Society
Institute for the Study of International Migration
Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs
Booz Allen Hamilton

Below please find information about the Career Services offered and some of the numerous organizations working at the forefront of the field. 

The M.A. Program in Democracy and Governance is partnered with the Walsh School of Foreign Service Career Development Center, whose career experts help students identify and obtain internships and careers relevant to their studies and interests.