PAD 6946 Public Administration Internship

Internship Eligibility

• You must be admitted to the Master of Public Administration program.
• You must be in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 overall GPA).
• The internship is recommended for students with limited or no experience in the public sector.

Internship Application Process

• The internship application must be submitted to the advisor by the sixth week of the term prior to the start of the internship. Please note that federal and state internships require at least two semesters for approval.
• Download the internship application or pick up a hard copy of the application at the University Park Campus in PCA 257.
• Call 305-348-5890 and schedule an internship advising appointment with a graduate advisor.
• Bring your completed internship application with a copy of your unofficial transcript to the scheduled appointment with the advisor. The advisor will accept your application after you have discussed your internship preferences and the information on your application.
• Once you have been placed, you will receive a letter confirming your placement and giving you further instructions.

Internship Requirements

You will be given a course syllabus during the mandatory internship orientation that will detail the requirements of PAD 6964 (internship course).

The following is a summary of the key requirements:

 

Internship Hours: You will be required to work a specific number of hours per week at your assigned agency.

3 credits = 10 hours per week

6 credits = 20 hours per week

Weekly Logs:  You will be required to prepare logs which describe your specific experiences in the field. The weekly logs must be at least two pages in length.

Term Paper:  You are expected to select a topic that summarizes your overall learning experience. The length of the paper must be at least 20 pages.