Students complete 120 hours or more in an organization of their choice, and engage in critical reflection on their experience. Fieldwork placements identified and arranged by student, and must be approved by department. Fulfills STPEC internship requirement.

Not available at this time

Elective internship (does not normally fulfill SPTEC internship requirement). One credit for every 40 hours of work completed in an organization of student's choosing.

Not available at this time

Students hone skills necessary to write in the genres that STPEC majors encounter most often in the course of their academic and professional careers. Contact department for details.

Elective internship (does not fulfill SPTEC internship requirement). One credit for every 40 hours of work completed in organization of student's choice.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the key political dimensions of the health policymaking process in the United States. We will examine the role of government institutions and political actors in developing and implementing health policy. This course will examine major health policy initiatives in the United States, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, as well as other policies such as the Ryan White Care Act (HIV/AIDS).

Intensive skills development and networking for MPP/MPPA students.

Understanding the budget process is important for any federal employee and anyone who works for an entity that interacts with the federal government such as; NGOs, state governments, consultancies, and the private sector. The course will integrate the subject matter interests of each student and the budget process by utilizing various federal agencies? current budgets as case studies. By exploring budget preparation, tracking, and execution, students will become fluent in general budget terminology and the fiscal year schedule.

This course is designed to help students obtain a solid foundation in selected organizational and institutional perspectives -- particularly as they inform institutional stability and change in public and non-profit organizations. The course is organized as a seminar and will blend foundational studies in institutional theory with applied policy research in a variety of settings. The course focuses on emergence, persistence and change in institutions; micro-macro connections and linkages; and networks (minus quantitative network analysis).