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Internships

Internship partner in Religious Studies: Temple B’nai Israel Archives in Little Rock

Internships give students college credit while gaining on-the-job experience and developing a realistic–rather than idealistic or abstract–picture of the professional workplace. Instead of asking “Where in the job market will I fit?” internships encourage students to reframe their mindset to “What careers fit me best?” as they explore possible career paths.

Internships can also be a crucial step in moving into a career as students develop a professional network. Recent data suggests that while the odds of landing a job by merely sending in a resume are 1 in 152, the odds of landing a job through a referral are 1 in 16.  In fact, 80% of jobs are found through networking–someone giving you a lead–and 42% of jobs are filled without any trace of a job ad.

Through the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, students can work with internship partners such as the Congregation B’nai Israel Archives, the UCA Archives, and other local and regional non-profit organizations to design an internship that fits with their career goals. Internships can also be customized for double-majors. For instance, one student’s internship with the Journal of the Society of Philosophy in the Contemporary World spans both their English and Philosophy degrees (2025-2026 academic year).

A UCA student stands next to a poster, presenting their work at the UCA Quoined Corner Student Research Symposium

UCA Student Kloe Jackson presents about an internship at the Congregation B’nai Israel Archives at the UCA Quoined Corner Student Research Symposium

Internship Partners

American Philosophical Association – Newark, Delaware; Deadlines: Applications are open for spring, summer, and fall

Arkansas Access to Justice Commission – Little Rock, Arkansas; Deadlines: Summer 2026 (May 1, 2026); Fall 2026 (August 1, 2026); Spring 2026 (December 1, 2025)

Arkansas Department of Health (Environment Health Program) – Little Rock, AR; Deadlines: Multiple internships with specific dates and descriptions

Arkansas Heritage – Little Rock, AR; Deadlines: Multiple internships with specific dates and descriptions

Arkansas Department of Human Services – Little Rock, AR; Deadlines: Summer (May 6, 2026); Applications will be released after November 3.

Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., City of Little Rock – Little Rock, AR; Deadlines: Applications are open for fall, spring, and summer.

Smithsonian Institution – Washington, DC; Deadlines: Multiple internships with specific dates and descriptions

U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas – Little Rock, AR and Washington, DC; Deadlines: Applications are open for fall, spring, and summer.

The Washington Center – Washington, DC; Deadlines: Summer 2026 (January 8, 2026) and Fall 2026 (April 15, 2026)

Congregation B’nai Israel Historical Archives – Little Rock, AR; Deadline: Spring 2026 (January 8, 2026); See Phillip Spivey (UCA Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies) for details.

Current Conway Internships List – Conway, AR; Deadlines:  Multiple internships with specific dates, locations, and descriptions

Contact

To find out more about internships in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, please contact Mr. Phillip Spivey (internship coordinator) or Dr. Taine Duncan (department chair).

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