PUBPOL 5920

PUBPOL 5920

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.

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  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-8 Credits Graded

  • 12782 PUBPOL 5920   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • O'Toole, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

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