I work full-time at a position that was not deemed relevant for PER. How can I fulfill this requirement?

We generally recommend that students in your position either seek out stretch assignments at work or do something similar. The purpose of the Professional Experience Requirement is to help bring your specialization coursework to life outside the classroom as well as give you new opportunities to help you professionally once you graduate from Wagner.

We understand the difficulty for students who work full-time, so they are encouraged to reach out to Wagner's Office of Career Services for guidance:

In terms of fulfilling the PER, click here for requirements and help.

Be sure to notify your program administrator in order to receive a permission code. You can check the FAQS here to see that you internship fits in with the criteria for PER at the same page, and if you still are unsure, feel free to reach out to wagner.ocss@nyu.edu directly.