The Internship Learning Process Internships are an integral part of the Planning, Public Policy and Management curriculum.
Internships allow our students to gain hands-on experience their field of study.
Undergraduate Public Policy and Management majors as well as PPM graduate students are required to complete 12 internship credits in the public or nonprofit sectors. Internship credits are also available but not required for both undergraduates minoring in PPM and graduate Community and Regional Planning students. The purpose of the Internship Program is to place students in positions which help them integrate public policy and management theory and practice as well as provide experience in a field aligned with their career interests. The Internship Program develops a broad range of public sector internship sites in Oregon and across the U.S., counsels each student to find an appropriate internship, and provides guidance for the student internship experience through seminars and individual advising. Graduates are also encouraged to take this seminar, particularly if they would like to brush up on their job search skills and develop job application materials such as resumes.