Career Resources
This webpage brings together a variety of resources to help MUP students find internships, jobs, and conference funding information. In addition, students are always welcome to meet with MUP faculty members to discuss career planning.
Finding a Job or an Internship
To assist students in finding an internship, we recommend joining the (formerly 91ÁÔÆæ_MURPs). This group provides a centralized location for information exchange among 91ÁÔÆæ students, faculty, and alumni by sharing information about planning internships, jobs, and planning-related events in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions.
91ÁÔÆæ's Career Center also assists students in finding internships and jobs, as well as providing support on interviewing skills and resume preparation.
Once MUP students have completed their required 180 hours of professional work experience, they should ask their supervisor to complete the Internship Completion/Professional Work Experience Form [pdf] and submit it to the department.
Career Resources for New Planners/Planning Students
The American Planning Association provides a number of for planners. Also, all new MUP students are eligible for a . Contact the graduate advisor for more information.
A great resource for emerging planners is Rick Wilson's blog "."
Professional Associations
Numerous professional associations are of interest to planners, and many of these associations offer special membership rates for students.
Conference Funding Proposals
Career Center Connections
Visit the Career Center page for additional information and help.
