This internship course will enable students to establish a connection between classroom theory and practical application in the field. The course will cover and help students develop professional skillsets needed to succeed in the workplace such as self-management (self-awareness, task and time management), teaming and organizational dynamics (cross functional collaboration, conflict resolution, and communication up and across organizations). Additionally, the course will focus on other professional/career development topics and post internship success. Student Registration Process Students secure placement in internships that complement their academic pursuits. Internships may be with or without pay. Tasks and responsibilities must align with the student's degree program with a total of 280 completed hours of work for the semester. Interns report to a designated supervisor with the employing organization. Both the intern and supervisor will interface with the internship class faculty member or director of experiential learning to ensure progress during the semester and learning outcomes are being met. Internships can be completed in an on-site, hybrid, or remote environment. Regular seminars with the academic supervisor provide an arena for feedback on issues common to all the interns. Registering for the internship course requires permission from the director of experiential learning. To receive an override, please email your offer letter using the guidelines in the internship handbook to the director of experiential learning. The internship is strongly encouraged for all students with fewer than three years full-time professional work experience. Some meetings required Students seeking a 2nd internship should reference MPA 3941 - Internship Extension
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
Intersession
2030
16%2030 Fall: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average.
16%2030 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 11% per year. Department faculty is about 34% below its recent average.
18%2030 Summer: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 9 summer terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 20% per year. Department faculty is about 17% below its recent average.
8%2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029
18%2029 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 19% below its recent average.
18%2029 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 9% per year. Department faculty is about 36% below its recent average.
21%2029 Summer: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 10 summer terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 21% per year. Department faculty is about 31% below its recent average.
7%2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028
21%2028 Fall: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 8% per year. Department faculty is about 21% below its recent average.
21%2028 Spring: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 8% per year. Department faculty is about 36% below its recent average.
24%2028 Summer: 24% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 11 summer terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 23% per year. Department faculty is about 45% below its recent average.
7%2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027
23%2027 Fall: 23% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 22% below its recent average.
23%2027 Spring: 23% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 4% per year. Department faculty is about 35% below its recent average.
26%2027 Summer: 26% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 12 summer terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 22% per year. Department faculty is about 48% below its recent average.
6%2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2023
11 section
11 section
11 section
Not offered
2022
11 section
11 section
11 section
Not offered
2021
11 section
11 section
11 section
Not offered
2020
11 section
11 section
11 section
Not offered
2019
Not offered
Not offered
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2018
Not offered
Not offered
11 section
n/aNo data for this term
2017
11 section
11 section
22 sections
Not offered
2016
11 section
11 section
22 sections
n/aNo data for this term
2015
11 section
11 section
11 section
n/aNo data for this term
2014
11 section
11 section
11 section
n/aNo data for this term
2013
11 section
11 section
22 sections
n/aNo data for this term
ForecastUnder 15%15–39%40–69%70–89%90%+Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sectionsNot offeredNo data for term
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