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Students admitted to the Master of Public Administration Program as Pre-Career are required to complete a 3 credit hour internship.  To meet the 3 credit hour requirement, students must complete 300 contact hours, or 20 hours per week for a 15 week period (one semester).  While completing the internship, students must enroll in PADM 7120: Professional Field Experience.

Pre-Career students needing an internship should contact the Director of the Graduate Internship Programs in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at least one semester prior to enrolling in PADM 7120.  The Director of the Graduate Internship Programs will have information about available internships and/or will be able to help you set one up.  Internships normally correspond to the academic calendar beginning in January, May, or September. Internships may be paid or unpaid.  The student, the Director of the Graduate Internship Programs, and the sponsoring agency should agree in advance to internship arrangements.

Pre-Career MPA Students

Need an Internship for Spring 2010 or Summer 2010?

Call 387-8930 for an internship advising appointment with Dr. Liggett.

Next appointment dates: TBD

Director of the Graduate Internship Programs

Dr. Barbara Liggett

221 E Walwood Hall - Kalamazoo East Campus

Phone: (269) 387-8943

E-Mail: barbara.liggett@wmich.edu

Here are the various Graduate Internship documents.  A description of each document can be found in the Internship Handbook for Graduate Students.  For each document below, click on the document format (PDF or Word) to download a copy of the document.

Local Government Internship Contacts - provided by the Michigan Local Government Management Association
Internship Map (Updated November 15, 2007)

White House Internship Program

White House Internships are full-time unpaid positions and participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing for the duration of the program.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/

Urban Fellows Program of the City of New York Link (Updated 6/26/2009)

Homeless Prevention Case Manager in Battle Creek Link (Updated 10/26/2009)

Coordinator Service Learning for the Lewis Walker Institute - WMU in Kalamazoo Link (Updated 11/23/2009)

Benefits Specialist for the Kalamazoo Public Schools Link (Updated 11/23/2009)

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