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Internships and Service Learning
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
In This Page
Internships in the Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies
Sixty-six graduate students and 45 undergraduates completed internships for academic credit in 2003. The graduate internship is one of several exit options for students in the M.P.A., M.P.A./J.D., and the M.S. in Urban Policy Studies degree programs. It is required of students in the M.S. in Human Resource Development program who do not have significant prior work experience. For undergraduates, the internship is an optional capstone course for urban policy studies students in their senior year, or is available as a junior elective.
Student Perspectives - Quotes from PAUS Interns in 2003
“Since this is a field that I plan to pursue a career in, I am very excited about this internship and look forward to working there again, in an internship or full-time career.”
“I worked full time as Policy Assistant in the Subcommittee of Law and Regulation Affairs (SLRA) of Chongqing (China) Municipal People’s Congress… The officials of SLRA welcomed students having an overseas education to share their knowledge of advanced theory and good experience of foreign governments with them….”
“My supervisor has given me the opportunity to take on challenging tasks and has provided the tools to help me succeed. I have had the opportunity to work with mayors and city managers across the state (Georgia) and have responded to their questions and concerns about the issues they face.”
“I enjoy examining ways to make organizations responsive to the needs and demands of the public they serve.”
“Working with a small nonprofit was a great learning experience for me…My duties initially centered on community and market research. I was involved in the daily operations, planning and budgeting, and experienced the role of a board in decision-making.”
“Although my immediate supervisor only jokingly suggests that I ‘might be working my way into a permanent position,’ I do feel that the experience has opened a door to the possibility of a long-term role with the company. I also give a lot of thanks for the PAUS Internship Program itself. Without it, I probably wouldn’t be nearly as well equipped for my future after graduation.”
This internship program is coordinated by Gregory Streib and Katherine Willoughby. According to interns, the program’s flexibility and online facilitation make the program extremely attractive.
Student Internship Placements in 2003
Public Agencies and Organizations
- Atlanta City Council, District 12
- Atlanta Fulton County Emergency Management Agency
- Chongquing Municipal People’s Congress, China
- City of Atlanta, Department of Finance
- City of Atlanta, Department of Planning and Community Development
- City of Conyers, Department of Administration
- City of Marietta, Office of Economic Development
- DeKalb County, Office of Economic Development & Office of the CEO
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Division of Insurance and Research
- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Statistical Reports Department
- Fulton County Employee/Labor Relations Personnel Office
- Georgia Department of Transportation, Office of Strategic Planning
- Georgia Department of Transportation, State Planning and Programming Office
- Georgia State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Georgia State University, Office of Domestic Programs
- Georgia State University, Program for Rehabilitation Leadership
- Governor’s Office of the Consumers Insurance Advocate, Georgia State Planning Grant for the Uninsured
- Governor’s Office, State of Georgia, Office of Planning and Budget
- Governor’s Small Business Center
- Gwinnett County, Human Resources Department
- Organization of American States, Inter American Drug Abuse Control Commission
- Peachtree City, Department of Developmental Services
- Rockdale County, Public Services and Engineering
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Division of Reproductive Health
- U.S. Department of Community Services
- U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
Nonprofit Organizations
- Atlanta Downtown Improvement District/Central Atlanta Progress
- Atlanta Humane Society
- Bosom Buddies of GA, Inc.
- Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Field Service Department
- Community Design Center of Atlanta
- Council on American-Islamic Relations
- Families First
- Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Georgia Municipal Association
- Good Jobs First
- Jewish Family and Career Services
- Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Public Policy Division
- MADD-Georgia
- March of Dimes
- Shepherd Center
- Sierra Club, Georgia Chapter
- Senior Citizen Services of Metro Atlanta
- SouthStar CDC
- United Nations Capital Development Fund
Private Sector Organizations
- Atlantic Southeastern Airlines
- Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- DATAMATX
- Delta Air Lines, Human Resources Department
- Dolco Packaging
- First Investors Financial Services
- Jobson’s Carpet Market
- PricewaterhouseCoopers, Human Resources
- Ramsey & Associates
- Ruby Tuesday
- Skanska USA Building, Inc.
- Turner Broadcasting Network
- Verizon Wireless
- Williams Brothers Lumber Company
The Service Learning program administered by the Office of Community Outreach and Partnerships offers students the opportunity to participate in community service. In this program sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service: AmeriCorps Programs, students representing virtually all academic majors and courses of study at GSU are able to apply their classroom studies in community settings, helping to address genuine community needs. More than 30 Atlanta nonprofit organizations participate as Service Learning sites.
