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.

Your Courses

As a public policy student, you’ll take courses, an internship related to your major and interests, and have direct professional supervision.

Your Faculty Advisor

Dr. Baker served as the Director of the CCCU American Studies Program for 10+ years in Washington D.C. Now Dr. Baker shares his experiences and expertise by providing academic leadership, curriculum, and internship oversight for students in the Public Policy track.

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.

Example Internship Opportunities

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    Policy Making

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

  • Government building

    Policy Administration

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

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    Policy Research

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

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    Policy Advocacy

    • Conservation International
    • Food for the Hungry
    • Disability Rights Maryland
    • Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence

  • Washington D.C. State Capitol building

    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 as well as availability at institutions guide the search process.

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

Group of students discipleship

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.

Visit Our Semester Page to learn about dates and details

What You’ll Get

  • Christian Community

  • Leadership Development

  • Vocational Training

  • Biblical Discipleship

  • Cross-Cultural Competencies

  • Personal Empowerment

  • Professional Networking

    Professional Networking

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