MPA students can earn three credit hours through PAD 588 Public Administration Graduate Internship. Internships are located at nonprofit agencies and government offices in Western New York
Contact Dr. Atta Ceesay for more information.
The NYS Internships are PAID internships that are available through competitive application. All MPA students can apply and earn credit for this internship. Four MPA students have been accepted to and participated in the NYS Assembly internships in previous spring terms.
NYS Assembly Graduate Internships take place from the first week of January through mid/end of June. The stipend is approximately $15,000. Applications are typically due by mid-September. Please visit the NYS Assembly website for completion information and to download the application.
Please contact Dr. Ceesay if you are interested in applying.
Opportunity to earn credit towards the MPA:
MPA students participating in the the NYS Assembly or the NYS Senate Internship/Fellowship can earn up to SIX graduate credit hours towards the MPA in any of the thematic tracks.
Students who would like to earn credit towards their MPA must register for the following courses with Dr. Ceesay:
Three credit hours requested:
PAD 588 Public Administration Graduate Internship (3 credit hours)
Six credit hours requested:
PAD 588 Public Administration Graduate Internship (3 credit hours)
PAD 587 NYS Government & Budget (Course by Contract) (3 credit hours)
Another opportunity for MPA students to gain experience in NYS government is through the NYS Senate Graduate Fellowship, which runs throughout the academic year (September through July). The application deadline is typically in April. Check the NYS Senate Graduate Fellowship website for more information.
Post Graduation Fellowship Opportunity
The New York State Excelsior Service Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship available for one or two MPA students (depending upon whether a student from the CJ Master's program is selected) who have graduated the previous August, previous December, or May for the competition year. This is a full-time fellowship where the fellow gains hands-on training and experience in NYS government. It is a two-year commitment. The salary range is $55,000-$60,000 depending on previous experience. Placement include the Executive Chamber, state government agencies, or state authorities.
Fellows works alongside senior members of the administration and play a policy-influencing role in New York State with the opportunity to focus on the most pressing issues of the day.
MPA program holds an information session each fall semester, with applications typically due in early February.
Video about the Excelsior Service Fellowship.
EXCELSIOR PLACEMENTS
2017- 2019
Kayla Carrasquillo Baker - Department of Environmental Conservation. “Working on Adventure NY
Naima Yancey- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Administrative office focusing on Talent Acquisition issues
2018-2020
Christopher Kuwik- Department of Environmental Conservation, Strategic Planning & Performance Management Unit, Albany, NY
Alexis Willard- Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, Bureau of Compliance, Albany, NY
2019-2021
Tyler Bridgewater – Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, DPCS Waiver Unit (Project Management), Albany, NY
Taylor Vishion – Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Emergency Management, Albany, NY
2020-2022
Jayla Williams - placement pending
