COMM and PUBR Internships

A student who will have at least 14 course credits by the time of the internship (and who has completed a substantial part of the major or minor) should submit an application for internship by the established deadline (see above) during of the semester preceding the desired internship.  Students desiring to do an internship during the coming semester or summer should apply to the department for approval BEFORE accepting an internship and should apply even if they do not have a clear idea of what kind of an internship they will do.

The pages linked below provide more detailed discussions of the FIVE MAJOR STEPS (in order as numbered) for completing a pre-professional internship in order to meet graduation requirements for your major or minor.  The guidance provided on the pages linked below will give you the direction you need to have the best and most useful experience possible.

Currently, applications should be sent to Prof. Lee McGaan electronically. The COMM faculty will review the application and notify the student of their decision before the end of the semester. The application process results in the approval of a student as eligible for a COMM sponsored internship. It is not approval of the particular internship site itself.

Thus students are encouraged to apply for an internship even if they do not yet have a clear idea of where or what the internship may be. COMM faculty are always willing to assist students in beginning a search for internship sites and they may be a useful source of leads. You may find it useful to examine the list of past COMM Internships as this comprehensive listing will give you an idea of the full range of possibilities.