Academic Programs - Internships

A Communication Studies Internship may be for you! Come to the Intern Interest meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, from 4 - 5 p.m. in WSB 130. Call 308-2217 or e-mail rgross@stcloudstate.edu to indicate attendance or have any questions answered.

Gain 'hands on' experience and earn university elective credit.

What is a CMST Internship?

• Supervised student field experience
• Within an approved agency or organization
• For academic credit (CMST 444, 8-16 university elective credits - determined by nature of internship and hours worked; summer internships are limited to 8-10 credits.)
• Primary focus on communication
• Designed to enhance the academic experience through applied learning

What are the benefits?

• Evaluate communication as a participant-observer
• Apply communication concepts and skills to a work setting
• Assess adequacy of academic training and career objectives
• Learn new skills
• Gain valuable 'hands on' experience
• Develop a portfolio

How do I qualify to intern in Communication Studies?

• Declare a CMST major or minor
• Junior or senior year
• Complete all of the communication minor or half of the communication courses required in the major
• Complete either CMST 341 or 441
• Interview with the internship director at least one semester prior to the internship semester
• Use department & personal resources to secure internship anywhere
• Attend pre-internship seminar semester prior to internship
• Design learning agreement with department internship director in order to secure permission to register for the internship

Contact Information

Roseanna Ross, Internship Director
308-2217
WSB 129
rgross@stcloudstate.edu

Download Internship Interest Form (PDF) and complete to assist the internship director in better meeting your needs as an intern.