2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

PAD 402 Seminar and Internship in Public Administration

6 hours 

The Seminar and Internship in Public Administration exposes students to the daily routines, processes, procedures, and expectations and work life in the public sector. Students meet once a week in a seminar. The seminar seeks to integrate public administration concepts and theories learned in the classroom with practical experience while providing an opportunity to consider future career options. Students completely weekly assignments and complete a final paper. Students are required to intern a minimum of 180 hours per semester at a government agency or nonprofit organization. Field placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the Office of Career and Professional Development.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

ENG 201; junior standing or above, and permission of the Center for Career and Professional Development or the department.

Notes

Students must have the permission of the Center for Career and Professional Development to register for this course.