Public Service Leadership Academy: Government Affairs
The Public Service Leadership Academy (PSLA) is the inaugural program for The Institute, and consists of a cohort-based group of students in a year-long program involving coursework; experiential learning opportunities; interaction with national and regional public servants; professional skills training; and a paid internship working with government leaders and officials in Washington D.C., the State of Colorado, and/or local and county governments. Public and community events, panels, symposia, and special guest lecturers will supplement the student’s coursework and internship pursuits.
Ideally, each year’s cohort of students will run from January to January to allow for foundational work at MSU Denver, a summer internship, and then returning to campus to complete the program and share their experiences with the campus community. As the program grows, the aim is to have representation at the local, state, and national levels. The advisory board established by the Director for “The Institute” will assist in these efforts and build pipelines of opportunity for our students.
Students will be required to participate in specific events of the program and, upon successful completion, will earn a micro-credential in Public Service Leadership from MSU Denver. They will also have an opportunity to build upon this work to complete requirements to earn a Certificate in Public Service Leadership from MSU Denver.