The chairperson records the result on this form, and it is then the responsibility again of the candidate to return it, properly signed by his or her committee, to the Office of the Dean. It should be returned soon after the examination and in no case later than the announced deadlines. Internship Credit . Candidates without three or more years of work experience in a public or nonprofit agency or hospital should obtain an internship that is equivalent to full-time employment for a minimum of three months under the supervision and guidance of a professionally experienced senior administrator. Internship placement must be aproved by the M.P.A. director and be approved in accordance to the career development needs and interests of the student, the interest and capacity of the sponsor to provide pertinent learning experiences, and the student's preferences regarding functional field, level of government, and geographic location.
Interns receive stipends from the organization or agencies where possible.
Credit may be granted for past or present public service at the professional level in lieu of course work. Students wishing to apply for professional credit must prepare a document of credentials for review and recommendation by the MPA director. The limit on the combination of transfer and professional credit is 12 credits. An application for the master's degree must be submitted to the dean of the Graduate School-Newark at least two months prior to the time of graduation. If a student expects to complete their policy paper at the end of the summer session or at the beginning of the fall term, the application must be filed prior to the opening of the summer session.