Education & Public Policy - Internship Experience
In addition to academic studies, the EPP major includes a semester field experience culminating in a real-world, meaningful research project. Opportunities for internships include organizations in State College, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Graduates of the EPP program will enter professional careers in educational organizations, government, community development, think tanks, educational technology and start-ups, business, law, public service, non-profits, consulting, and teaching.
Students interested in completing the internship during the academic year also have the option of participating in the Study Away Philadelphia program. This program is a unique semester-long, affordable, urban, educational experience for Penn State students. Students will be placed with community partners that have been chosen based on the Penn State Center- Philadelphia’s mission of advancing equity, inclusion, and quality of life. In-depth, community-based learning while residing in Philadelphia for the entire semester offers transformative experiences for EPP students. Find out more here.
Profile
Meghan Buchle
Internship Experience
I worked as a Legislative Fellow in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and it was one of the best experiences of my college career. Being in Harrisburg gave me a chance to watch the legislative process in action and apply what I had learned in the classroom to the real world. I had the chance to help research and analyze policy, attend hearings, assist in committee meetings, and draft my own original piece of legislation. Working as a Legislative Fellow gave me the opportunity to have a hands-on role in shaping Pennsylvania's education policy and a front row seat for learning about the legislative process.
Profile
Qianzi Cong
Internship Experience
My internship was with the Teaching and Supervision Assistantship at Global Summer School (GSS) in Beijing, China. By writing reflection blogs with Dr. Mitra’s internship class, I have benefited from transforming my experiences into an analytical language. This combination of theory and real-life experiences has helped me to reflect on my biases and positionality as an employee, a learner and a future scholar. My internship experiences set me up to pay close attention on my everyday experiences with an analytical lens which is very helpful for my Graduate School experiences.
Contact
Professor-in-Charge
Dana MitraProfessor of Education
302A Rackley Building , University Park, PA, 16802
Email: [email protected]
Contact
Academic Program Assistant
Cassie VomeroEducation and Public Policy
404G Rackley Building , University Park, PA, 16802
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 814-865-1488