The Texas A&M University System Office of Academic Affairs is proud to support a special partnership between the staff of the Public Policy Internship Program and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University where undergraduate students from every university across the System can intern in Washington, D.C. for a semester while earning course credit.
Most notably, this partnership comes with the creation of a new D.C.-based program, the Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP), which will provide students with invaluable hands-on internship experience in public policy, coupled with an enhanced academic experience.
The program will provide students with 6 hours of in-person coursework developed and taught by distinguished faculty from the Bush School of Government and Public Service, focusing on current issues and special topics relevant to Washington, D.C. and the American political system. Students will attend classes two days a week at the Bush School DC Teaching Site, located just blocks from the White House. Additionally, students will intern three days a week in a hosting office and earn between 0-6 hours of internship credit. The internship credit is variable, meaning students can choose to take 0-6 hours depending on what they need for their degree plan and/or to remain financial aid eligible.
Students will benefit from a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, policy analysis, and real-world application, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in public service.