This course applies academic knowledge and skills in approved organizations on or off campus per written contract agreement among the student, faculty supervisor, and sponsoring organization. Settings include media production, media relations, employee relations, human resource development, public relations, advertising, political campaigns, ministry programs, etc. Students work under the direct supervision of a professional representative in coordination with EC’s Communication Internship Coordinator, and objectives for each internship are developed under the supervision of the Internship Coordinator. Student interns are evaluated by job supervisors in cooperation with the Internship Coordinator.

Grades for internships are assigned by the Internship Coordinator. A grade of “B” or higher is required. This course may be repeated up to six (6) credit hours (50 hours of work per credit hour) but is limited to only one on-campus internship course.

Prerequisite: Junior status and Communication Major in good standing. The Communication Department will not allow students to register for CM 402 until the internship contract, which includes the job description, is signed by both parties (the organization and our department) and is on file with the Internship Coordinator.