Special Programs

Internships
The Department of Communication provides academic credit internship opportunities juniors and seniors who are the top students in the program. Speech communication students intern in areas such as public relations, advertising, human resource management, training, sales, and government. Mass communication majors have internship opportunities in broadcasting, cable, promotions, sales, advertising, public relations, or industrial communication.

Student goals, interests, and preparation are matched with the needs of the employers. Students in communication generally view a well-structured internship as one of their most valuable experiences in college. A well-structured internship has clearly defined responsibilities for the student, the industry supervisor ("employer"), and the faculty supervisor. It also entails regular communication by the faculty supervisor with the student intern and the industry supervisor. A maximum of 16 semester hours may be granted for all internship participation in the Department.

Guidelines and application forms are available in 162 Bachelor and 120 Williams Hall.