Research Assistant Internship 

The SSRC is committed to advancing Goals 1 and 2 of the CSUF Strategic Plan by providing an environment in which CSUF students can participate in applied learning and engage in High-Impact Practices (HIP). This allows them to gain the knowledge and skills that will not only support their classroom education but also improve their chances of being employed in a related field after graduation. 

The SSRC internship experience takes a student through the entire process of survey research. We are committed to a learning-by-doing model in which students have the opportunity to be involved in the design of research protocols and sampling methods, questionnaire development, data collection, quality control processes, data analysis, and report production. However, the experience can be crafted for each student to emphasize the area of social science or applied survey research considered most important to them. Moreover, Interns receive training, supervision, and feedback from professional research methodologists and are supported by SSRC staff at all levels. 

Educational Requirements 

The student needs be currently enrolled at CSUF. Students should have a high level of interest in applied social science research. Preferred majors include Sociology, Psychology, or Political Science, but may also include other fields such as Health Science or Business.

Skills/Qualifications

Interns should have excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of statistical software (such as SPSS, SAS, or R) is highly preferred but may be minimal if the candidate possesses other desirable traits.

Internship Overview

*Internship outline may vary dependent on project availability 

For more information on the internship process, please email the SSRC's Director, Laura Gil-Trejo, at  lgil-trejo@fullerton.edu