ENGL 453 - Internship in Communications

Directed experience in media writing/production that does not directly involve newspaper, radio or television. The internship will be described in ways appropriate to the work, such as “Public Relations,” “World Wide Web,” “Advertising,” “Layout and Design,” “Magazine,” “Newsletter,” and “Video Production.” Credit and evaluation are based on site supervisor feedback, documentation of student work and achievement of written goals. Students apply for internships using a departmental internship application form.

Credits: 1-6

Hours: Students work directly with a supervisor at the location of the internship and work a minimum of 50 hours over the course of the semester per credit earned.

Notes:
Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.