Students may take Selected Topics seminars in addition to an independent study. A complete education in public administration cannot be provided in the classroom alone. Experiential learning is essential to a well rounded educational process. Students who have had such experience in the past or who are currently employed in administrative positions may have the requirement waived. The director must agree to such a waiver.
Students serve an internship with a government agency.
A written report must be submitted detailing the experience. Students wishing to take the Capstone course should notify the Clemson director and begin preparing a capstone proposal the semester before the student plans to register for the course. While three credit hours are earned by taking the Capstone course, these hours are counted in addition to, not in place of, the required electives . Students who secure permission for the Capstone course and successfully complete it are not required to take the comprehensive examination. Field work and applied project required.