What is an internship?

An internship is a work experience offered by employers to potential employees to work for a limited time.  Internships will vary in length but to earn credit we encourage they be at least 15 weeks long, providing direct contact with an internship coordinator or industry professional.  Students can intern for any for-profit or non-profit firm to gain work experience.  Students should pursue opportunities that promote Communication specific skill development.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

You must:
• be a Communication major and have earned 28+ credits by the time your internship will begin
• have already completed COM 225 or 275,  and COM 240 at time of application
• have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 AND a minimum COM GPA of 3.0


THINGS TO KNOW:

1. You may not intern in a family company or with an organization where either of your parents works.
2. Internship credit will be given only during the semester in which you are interning; credit will not be given for previously completed intern experiences.
3. Internship credit will not be given for internships or jobs where you have already worked before.
4. Internships are counted as independent study credit. The maximum number of communication internship credits that you can earn toward your degree is 7. This can be split over several semesters or used all at one time.  You must consult with your academic advisor to make sure your internship is consistent with your academic and graduation plans.
5. Internships are graded pass/fail but coursework is expected to be at a 3.0 level to pass.  The course is administered on-line and the assignments consist of 2 papers, 2 evaluations of the placement, and an evaluation of you by your internship supervisor.
6. For every one credit you enroll in, you must work 3 hours per week, for example:  4 credits = 12 hours/week, 7 credits = 21 hours/week, 2 credits = 6 hours/week.



This application is to apply for COM 493 credit ONLY!