Internship Opportunities
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MPA students please note: In order to receive graduate credit for any of the internship opportunities, you must contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Stephanie Witt () before applying for any internship position, either within or outside of the State of Idaho. |
Public Service Internship for MPA Students
MPA students who do not have significant administrative experience in a public sector or other public affairs agency must complete a public service internship. This internship occurs in a government office at the local, state, or national level or in an appropriate public affairs organization, such as a nonprofit organization.
The credits received for the internship are in addition to the required 39 semester credit hours from the core area and area of emphasis. The internship component comprises 6 semester credit hours. Students without appropriate administrative experience would then complete at least 45 credit hours in their program.
The internship is meant to be a meaningful experience for both the MPA student and the organization in which the internship is served. Through the internship, students can further enhance their preparation for administrative work. At the same time, they are expected to make a valuable contribution to their assigned organizations. Therefore, the internship is usually served when the student is near completion of the MPA program.
Follow this link to more position announcements available to students in the Departments of Public Policy and Administration and Political Science.
Current Intern Requests
Registration for internships is subject to approval. Prior to applying for any of the internship opportunities, you must first consult with the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Stephanie Witt.
To apply, you must complete the on-line Internship Application for Academic Credit process.
Internship Links
The City of Boise has a Research and Project Support Internship opportunity through the Office of the Mayor.
Check out internship opportunities at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, in Ohio
Government Internship Opportunities in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Palo Alto, CA - Internship Program
NASPAA Public Service Internship Guidelines
Last modified: Jun 23 2008
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