Master of Public Administration

Internship Opportunities

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

Office of Energy Resources - Unpaid Internship Announcement - 3 credit and 6 credit
Master of Public Administration Students only

The Idaho Office of Energy Resources is accepting resumes for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semester internships. Internships will focus on stimulus projects under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Tasks may include program management and evaluation, grant writing, and project reporting.
Fall Semester, 2009 - One 3 credit internship available
Spring Semester, 2010 - 3 and 6 credit internships available
Resumes should be sent to Eileen DeShazo at eileen.deshazo@oer.idaho.gov by August 31, 2009 for Fall Internship and November 1, 2010 for Spring Internship opportunities.

The City of Boise has a Research and Project Support Internship opportunity through the Office of the Mayor

NASPAA Internship opportunities

Attractive Federal internship opportunities that can also lead to full-time positions in the Federal Government

Internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Government Internship Opportunities in the Phoenix, Arizona area

Internship opportunities with the City of Seattle

Palo Alto, CA - Internship Program

Learn about internship opportunities with the Federal Government

NASPAA Public Service Internship Guidelines

Last modified: Aug 24 2009

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