LAS590 Public Policy Internship

The public policy internship provides students with advanced experience in governmental and related institutions such as community organizations and nonprofit institutions involved in an aspect of public policy in which they are interested. Internships enable students to integrate classroom learning with practice and understand how public policies are implemented at the local, state, or national levels. Placements are individualized according to student interests and needs. Prerequisite(s): 15 semester hours completed in the M.A. in Public Policy Program; consent of internship supervisor and academic supervisor. 1-3 semester hours