School of Public Affairs and Administration

Department Contact (For students):

Byron Price, Professor

Phone / Fax:

(973) 353-5093

Office Hours

Visit 708 Hill Hall for a schedule.

Career Development Center Contact:

Cheryl Egan , Career Counselor / Internship Coordinator

Phone:

(973) 353-5312

Credit is obtained:

Through internship course number 26 834:703 by permission only

Maximum internship credits allowed:

3 credits

Is credit awarded for prior internship activity?

No

How are internships approved by the department?

The Career Development Center maintains internships in a password protected area of the Center's web site called eRecruiting. Students must attend a
eRecruiting Activation Meeting to access these internship listings. Students may also obtain positions on their own and through the department. However, in all cases, descriptions of field/internship experiences, written by the organization and/or employer must be approved by the MPA Director listed above and the faculty supervisor. It is the student's responsibility to identify a faculty member to serve as his/her faculty supervisor. Students and employers must complete an internship contract. The contract must be submitted no later than Friday of the first week of classes for the fall and spring semester. Click here to view the contract.

The following characteristics must be present for credit to be issued:

The purpose of the internship program is to afford students an opportunity to translate their academic training into real world practice and to gain an overall perspective and understanding of the public and non-profit sectors. Internships may be paid or unpaid, but they must involve at least 150 hours of internship experience within three months in order to earn three academic credits. See the department internship guidelines on the forms page of the Public Administration department web site by clicking here.