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Dan Matisoff
Dan Matisoff
“Public policy is such a growing field,” Dan says. “The training that SPEA provides is in such high demand and is so unique that it makes us very valuable in the marketplace.”
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Career Courses and Internship Classifications

Career Courses and Internship Classifications
The Office of Career Services teaches one undergraduate course (BE252/267) that focuses on career development for SPEA students. BE252/267 is a required course for all SPEA undergraduates and constitutes 2 credit hours of class and one credit of internship experience. The course is a block enrollment course meaning that students who register before the late add/drop period will automatically be registered for V381/H466, which constitutes the third credit hour. V381/H466 is comprised of 200 hours of on-site internship experience. Students are responsible for finding an internship experience that suits their academic needs. If you are unsure where to begin your internship search, or are having trouble acquiring an internship, please call (812)855-9639 to set up an appointment with a career counselor.

Your internship must be approved by the Office of Career services before you begin your internship. Information on how to register can be found by clicking "Register Your Internship."

Internship Classifications and Registration Information

  • V381: Professional Experience (1-6 cr.) Students will be required to complete an internship by working a minimum of 200 hours of relevant professional work. Internship credit is contingent upon satisfactory completion of V252 or X220, a SPEA GPA of 2.3 and Cumulative GPA of 2.0, and prior approval by Career Services. Course is graded S/F (Satisfactory/Fail).
  • V380: Internship Public and Environmental Affairs (1-6 cr.) Open to interested students upon approval of an academic advisor and Career Services. Students complete an internship with public agencies or governmental units relevant to their educational interests in public affairs. Tasks may involve staff work or research. Full-time participants may earn up to 6 credit hours. May be repeated for credit. Course is graded S/F (Satisfactory/Fail).
  • H466: Public Health Field Experience (1 cr.) Students will be required to complete an internship by working a minimum of 200 hours at an internship that provides supervised advanced training in professional and technical functions in public health. Internship credit is contingent upon satisfactory completion of H267 or X220, a SPEA GPA of 2.3 and cumulative GPA of 2.0, and prior approval by Career Services. Course is graded S/F (Satisfactory/Fail).
  • V585: Practicum in Public Affairs (0-6 cr.) Open to students interested in using an internship to fulfill their experiential requirement. Students complete an internship with public agencies or governmental units relevant to their educational interests in public affairs. Tasks may involve staff work or research. Full-time participants may earn up to 6 credit hours. May be repeated for credit. Course is graded S/F (Satisfactory/Fail).
  • E589: Practicum in Environmental Science (0-6 cr.) Open to students interested in using an internship to fulfill their experiential requirement. Students complete an internship relevant to their educational interests in environmental science. Tasks may involve staff work or research. Full-time participants may earn up to 6 credit hours. May be repeated for credit. Course is graded S/F (Satisfactory/Fail).

For more information or to request authorization to register for V380, V585 or E589, please call (812)855-9639.

All internships require the approval of the Office of Career Services prior to the start of the internship. To register for professional experience, please contact the Office of Career Services at 812-855-9639.