Federal Semester

Energy and Environmental Policy - Apply by 4/8

Want an internship in Washington, D.C.?   Join the Federal Semester Program.

During the fall, students learn about the policy-making process and discuss subject-based issues in a seminar course about Energy and Environmental Policy. Class visits to federal agencies, guest speakers, and round table sessions ensure that students receive a variety of real-world perspectives.  Activities include trips to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, professional development workshops, and conversations with policymakers.

In the spring, students intern at federal agencies, congressional offices, think-tanks, nonprofits, and related organizations. Past internship locations include Department of State, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, White House,  and many more. Most ENSP students do this as ENSP386, which we can "count" for 5 credits because you will likely be interning about 20 hours/week.  

For details and an application form, go to http://federalsemester.umd.edu  or contact our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-0261.  The second wave of applications will be reviewed on April 8; rolling admissions thereafter.