ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP
Provides opportunities for learning and working in organizations that integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Gain valuable applied experience and make professional connections in the field of public policy, apply concepts and practice problem solving-skills learned during the Certificate in Public Policy experience, build a network of contacts, and explore possible career choices. Engage with a wide range of people about their jobs, views, backgrounds, and experiences. Encourages active reflection on this experience and self-assessment through written assignments, reflections, and readings to help students make the most of their internships.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Workplace - Workplace Experience Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Gain practical professional experience in a public policy work setting and actively reflect on that experience. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Improve understanding of public policy settings debates, and how to approach questions and research through the lens of public policy analysis. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate understanding and application of knowledge in a policy area of their choice. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Engage fellow classmates in discussion about types of professional work and skills. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Hone writing in the form of professional interviews, memos, and other papers. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Examine experiences in and observations of the internship and to share and reflect on these insights. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Gain practical professional experience in a public policy work setting and actively reflect on that experience. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Improve understanding of public policy settings debates, and how to approach questions and research through the lens of public policy analysis. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate understanding and application of knowledge in a policy area of their choice. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Engage fellow classmates in discussion about types of professional work and skills. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Hone writing in the form of professional interviews, memos, and other papers. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Examine experiences in and observations of the internship and to share and reflect on these insights. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027