INTERNSHIPS

Internships are extremely important for students pursuing careers in Communication. The School of Communication & Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University has a diverse internship program to allow students to gain practical experience in a wide range of communication-related fields. The internships are designed to enrich the curriculum and to assist students in exploring various career options.

Internships for credit are subject to the policy guidelines adopted by the School's faculty, explained below. Students must first meet the eligibility requirements to qualify for admission to the program. Enrollment in COM 3945, Communication Internship, is a privilege reserved for majors who distinguish themselves as above-average students. The School is able to procure better quality placements because employers are interested in carefully pre-screened candidates. Participation is based upon academic merit, not merely undergraduate longevity. Limited enrollment allows for careful internship supervision.

The internship workshop for COM 3945 Sec 001 will be held on Monday, November 16 at 3:20pm at the Davie campus (LA 447). This workshop is for students looking to enroll in COM 3945 Sec 001, which is focused on community organizations and not-for-profit placements that match the goals of the intercultural and public communication emphases of the BA in Communication Studies.

The internship workshop for COM 3945 Sec 002 will be held on Friday, November 20 at 11:00am at the downtown Fort Lauderdale campus (Askew Tower, Room 816). This workshop is for students looking to enroll in COM 3945 Sec 002, which is focused on media industry placements that match the goals of the BA in Multimedia Studies.

Attendance at a workshop is mandatory for all students interested in Spring 2010 internships. Eligible students will be formally enrolled for credit hours in COM 3945 only after attending the appropriate workshop.

Please carefully read the following links; they contain important information for prospective interns.

1. RATIONALE AND BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

4. CREDIT, ARRANGING PLACEMENT, AND ASSIGNMENTS

5. EVALUATION OF THE INTERNSHIP

6. CONCLUSION

Important Documents (PDF files*)

• INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM

• EMPLOYER REGISTRATION FORM

• SYLLABUS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES FORM

• MID-TERM STUDENT EVALUATION FORM

• MID-TERM SUPERVISOR EVALUATION FORM

• FINAL STUDENT EVALUATION FORM

• FINAL SUPERVISOR EVALUATION FORM

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