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Masters
in Public Administration (MPA)
Internships and Public Service Capstone
Internship
A public service internship is recommended for MPA students without previous administrative experience in government. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical and professional experience in a specific career area. Students work in and for public organizations applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in their program of study. During the internship experience, students can develop a professional network that will aid them in their pursuit of a career in government or non-profit organizations. Students can apply three hours of internship credit to the degree program. To receive course credit for an internship, students are required to attend special sessions of an internship class and submit a paper to the Internship Coordinator.
For more information on the internship program, contact the Student Services Office at (480)965-1037, or download the School of Public Affairs Internship Brochure.
Public Service Capstone
The Master of Public Administration degree requires students to demonstrate competency for public service by synthesizing and applying core knowledge, skills, and abilities to public service problems. Students demonstrate their public service competency by earning an A or a B in the MPA capstone course, PAF 509 Public Service. PAF 509 is taken after completion of all required core courses. Any exceptions to MPA policy must meet with MPA Director
permission. Students must submit a
MPA Program of Study
and obtain department approval before registering for PAF 509.
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