Public Policy Track

During your semester on the East Coast, you'll take courses that connect you with policy professionals and conduct field-based research to share with potential employers and graduate programs.

Our career-readiness training offers ongoing support to help you build your resume, expand your network, and gain the clarity, confidence, and connections needed for your post-college career.

During your internship, you'll gain hands-on experience in professional settings like Congressional offices, Mayoral departments, federal and state agencies, and policy research and advocacy organizations.

Courses That Go Beyond The Classroom

If You’re Studying Public Policy.

Then This Is The Place To Be.

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Courses

As a public policy student, you’ll take three courses, plus an internship totaling 14 credits.

Leadership & Vocation in the Urban Context 102 (2 Credits)
The Politics of Public Policy 306 (3 Credits)
Christian Public Engagement in Pluralist Societies 307 (3 Credits)
Internship (6 credits)

Internship

Our semester program includes a built-in internship where you participate in 120-480 hours in a public policy internship.

The internship is paired with a seminar course that provides opportunities for you to process and learn with other students and professors.

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Example Internship Opportunities

Policy Making

• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate
Policy Administration

• U.S. Dept. of Education
• U.S. Dept. of Justice
• Baltimore Mayor’s Office
• MD Office for Refugees
Policy Research

• American Enterprise Institute
• Ethics and Public Policy Center
• The Aspen Institute
• MD Center on Economic Policy
Policy Advocacy

• Conservation International
• Food for the Hungry
• Disability Rights Maryland
• Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence
Foreign Policy & Homeland Security

• U.S. Agency for Int. Development
• U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
• U.S. Dept. of State
• Council on Foreign Relations
History & Museum Studies

• The Smithsonian Institution
• Museum of the Bible
• B&O Railroad Museum
• Port Discovery Children’s Museum
Criminal Justice

• Baltimore City Police
• MD State Police
• State of MD Dept. of Juvenile Services
• State of MD Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections
And More

These are examples of available internships. Your internship search is not limited to the offices and organizations on this list. Your academic and professional interests guide the search process.

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Explore the East Coast

The program is centered on professional internships and cultural engagement with four dynamic, historic East Coast cities: Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore.

Activities & Adventure

Spend weekends at public markets, famous museums, zoos, or parks on the East Coast. Attend sports games and more!

Life in
the City

Enjoy the incredible food, music, and festivities of city life! Learn how to navigate the city, be a part of its social fabric, and actively contribute to our local community.

Program Cost: $16,800 per semester*

What’s Included:

Tuition for 12-18 credit hours
On-Campus Housing
Arrival and departure airport transportation
2/3 of all meals during the program
Full-time onsite staff and support
Public transportation passes for the city and surrounding areas
Multi-day educational excursions to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City

*Cost depends on your home institution. In most cases, if you are a student at one of our partner schools a semester with us will not cost you more than what you are currently paying for school! Please contact your off-campus study coordinator for details.

Program Details

January 7 - Arrival Day
January 8 - Program begins
January 8-24 - Block Course begins
January 27 - Additional Courses begin
February 1-2 - Excursions
February 5 - Internships start
April 28-May 1 - Exams and Debrief
May 2 - Departure

August 12 - Arrival Day
August 13 - Program begins
August 13-29 - Block Course
September 1-November 28 - Additional Courses
December 1-4 - Exams and Debrief
December 5 - Departure

January 6 - Arrival Day
January 7 - Program begins
January 7-23 - Block Course begins
January 26-April 23 - Additional Courses
April 27-30 - Exams and Debrief
May 1 - Departure