PADM 5920

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PADM 5920
Public Affairs Externships

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7796 PADM 5920   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Enrollment limited to: MPA students. Recommended Prerequisites: HE 6010: Public Administration.

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