Western Carolina University

Above: Graduate student Kendra Penland Turner, an intern in the Asheville City Manager's Office, shares a laugh with Jeff Richardson, Asheville's assistant city manager (2006).

The internship experience is an important component of the MPA Program. All students without public sector work experience are required to perform an internship, write an internship report, and conduct an oral defense of the report. An internship is not required for in-service students.

• Download the Internship Guidelines/Requirements (PDF)