2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

PAD 403 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 seminar. The seminar seeks to integrate public administration concepts and theories learned in the classroom with practical experience. The seminar meets once a month at the CUNY Graduate Center with students who are in similar programs at other senior colleges of the university. Students are required to intern a minimum of 12 to 16 hours per week at a government agency or nonprofit organization. Placement is arranged by the instructor in consultation with the individual student.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

ENG 201, senior standing, and permission of the instructor

Notes

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