PUBPOL 5920

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 17, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PUBPOL 5920
Public Affairs Externships

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Combines a professional public affairs externship in a metropolitan area with academic study to provide experience and understanding of the planner's role in formulating and implementing plans and policies. Externships are available in international organizations, federal, state, and local government agencies, legislative offices, and comparable settings include development of research, analysis, and other technical skills. Weekly seminars draw on student field experiences, assigned readings, and guest speakers to examine current issues of federal, urban, and regional policy from the perspective of public affairs practice. (MPA-DATSCI, MPA-ECONPL, MPA-ENPO, MPA-INTPMN, MPA-PUBNON, MPA-SCITEC, MPA-SOCPOL, MPA-TPA)


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.

Program Requirements (MPA-DATSCI, MPA-ECONPL, MPA-ENPO, MPA-INTPMN, MPA-PUBNON, MPA-SCITEC, MPA-SOCPOL, MPA-TPA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Graded

  • 13679 PUBPOL 5920   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students. Instructor consent required for enrollment.

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