Internships

Another requirement for obtaining  the Master of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs degree from the University of San Francisco is the completion of a 200-hour internship with an urban or public affairs organization, including political campaigns, advocacy organizations, governmental agencies, community or neighborhood associations, or other similar entities. Internship placement is facilitated by faculty and staff, and directed by an on-site supervisor. Internships can begin early in the first year of the program, but many internships take place in the summer after the first year of coursework. The internship hours must be completed prior to beginning the capstone project, typically at the beginning of the second year of coursework.