Use academic experiences at UM to make the most from an internship with the Federal Government.

Health and Human Services Wash., DC

Federal Semester is a unique University of Maryland program for students interested in gaining first hand experience with federal policy.

For 2007-2008, the focus will be on Health Policy Issues. The featured seminar course will be American Health Care with Professor Elaine Anderson

National Institute of Health

Federal Semester seeks to provide students from a variety of disciplines opportunities that promote insight into federal policy and allow professional experience in an agency or organization working with federal policy initiatives.

The opportunities:

• A targeted small enrollment Federal Semester Seminar taught by a UM Professor with expertise in federal policy.

• Workshops to support the community of Federal Semester students and provide guidance as students prepare for and participate in the Federal Semester Internship.

• Guidance from program staff and other units of the University on how to secure internship placements within a federal agency, congressional office, or other approved organization for the Federal Semester Internship.

Application for the 2007-2008 program is now open.

Please read: About the Program and complete an application.
Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.