COMM 438
Speech Communication Internshsip
- Catalog Entry
COMM 438. Communication Internship
Credit Hours (1-12).
Prerequisite: 75 hours of college credit, a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and 2.5 cumulative university GPA. Must have completed 27 hours in Communication and be a communication major.
The internship is a capstone experience in which students apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom under the supervision of a communication professional in an approved organization. No more than 6 hours of internship credit may be used to meet requirements for the major. Applications and policy statements are available from the deartment of Communication chairperson. Students must consult with academic advisor before applying, obtain department approval and meet application deadlines.
- Detailed description of Content of Course
This course is designed to provide a working/learning experience in which advanced undergraduate students can apply the knowledge and skills gained in traditional course work in any number of working situations. Students are employed for varying periods of time by internship agencies, and evaluated by agency supervisors and a supervising professor at the mid point and termination of the period. Hours of credit are determined by the nature of the job and by hours worked.
- Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Students work for the internship agencies with duties having been agreed upon before commencement of the internship.
- Goals and Objective of the Course
1. Provide students with a working experience relevant to their course of study
2. Help students establish contacts in the working world
- Assessment Measures
Students provide a working diary to assess the quality of their experience and are evaluated at mid point and termination by faculty and agency supervisors.
- Other Course Information
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
Bill Kennan, Chair September 2001 |