CAPC Program

The Center for American Politics and Citizenship (CAPC) coordinates many exciting opportunities for students interested in Government and Politics. A past participant in the Maryland Internship Program had this to say:

While working in Annapolis, I had the opportunity to meet with a variety of political actors, including other members, lobbyists, and constituent groups. I learned a great deal about the practical realities of legislating, which are entirely different from the academic theoretical models of the policy process. The experience with Delegate Rudolph simultaneously honed my research and writing skills, taught me to deliver concise and informative content for different interest groups (letters to constituents, testimony for a Congressional hearing, and information for the Delegate himself), and improved my interpersonal skills.

CAPC and the Department of Government and Politics offer three exciting internship programs to help University of Maryland undergraduates gain real-world experience in government and public policy, coupled with classroom training: the  Maryland Internship Program (MIP), Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), and Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP).  You will have the opportunity to intern in federal, state and local government offices and agencies for a semester, earning course credit and valuable experience.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Maryland Internship Program’s Summer 2013 Session (deadline April 8, 2013). Applications for the fall semester for all three programs will be accepted on a rolling basis.

To find out more about all three internship programs and how to apply visit: http://www.capc.umd.edu/intern.asp

Program Contacts:

MIP: Jeffrey Taylor, Center Coordinator, at 301.314.2736; mip@umd.edu       

PPIP: Christina Bussie, Academic Advisor, at 301.405.4142; cbussie@umd.edu

CHIP: Kathryn Weiland, Academic Advisor, 301.405.4124; kweiland@umd.edu