CM421 Communication Internship (150 Hours)   (3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and written permission of the department's internship coordinator. With faculty guidance, students gain hands-on professional experience doing off-campus internships in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, writing, public relations, and print or Web publishing at a site in- or out-of-state. Students must keep detailed records and complete online assignments while performing at least 150 hours of work at their chosen site. Course requirements include scheduled performance evaluations signed by the on-site supervisor. May be taken once for degree credit; may be repeated for non-degree credit. Internships for degree credit must be unpaid.