COMM402: Internship in Communication

Internship in Communication (1-6 credits). These field-based experiences allow students to work with media specialists in a professional setting to enhance their employment potential upon graduation, ideally with pre-approval by a Communication faculty internship advisor. An agreement is drawn up and approved by the student, the supervisor, the Communication faculty internship advisor, and the Dean or their designee. Students should consult with the faculty internship advisor on the academic requirements before starting the internship. The course grade is assigned by the Communication faculty internship advisor in consultation with the supervisor. Credits are based upon the work hours completed (minimum of 40 hours per credit); a maximum of 6 credits may be earned per term. A student may take up to 15 credits towards graduation credit. Prerequisites: completion of COMM210, COMM221, and COMM230, or permission of faculty advisor.