INTERNSHIP FIELDWORK 

To ensure that students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to the real world, as well as to initiate and develop professional contacts in public policy, MPP students are required to participate in a 400-hour field internship with a government agency, nonprofit group, private firm, or other organization approved by their faculty advisor. This internship is traditionally completed during the summer, but many students complete all or part of the 400 hours during the academic year. Also, the internship hours may be served in several different organizations.

To document this fieldwork requirement students need to complete the following:

Internship Contact and Description  - This on-line form records the basic contact information about the internship along with the organization and internship description.  A form needs to be completed for each internship site, if a student serves the 400 hours in more than one setting.

Internship Agreement Form - This form documents in detail the activities, duties, and responsibilities of the internship and any expected outcomes and deliverables.  The form is to be completed at the beginning of the internship and signed by both the student and internship supervisor. 

The Internship Brochure describes the internship expectations for potential employers, organizations, and agencies. 

The School’s Career Services web page lists current internship opportunities as well as full-time positions for graduating MPP students.