PUBPOL 5920

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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 Information Enrollment limited to: Brooks school graduate and professional students participating in an off-campus externship semester.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Graded

  • 13007 PUBPOL 5920   IND 601

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Miller, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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