COM 493: Professional Internship

1 - 6 credits

Students will acquire professional training in communications/media industries by working for a relevant organization (such as a television station or network, magazine, newspaper, public relations or advertising firm, radio station, etc.). Students develop a professional portfolio to help them learn the basics of resume writing, networking, and professional development.

Learning Goals

Students will acquire professional training in communications/media industries by working for a relevant organization (such as a television station or network, magazine, newspaper, public relations or advertising firm, radio station, etc.). Students develop a professional portfolio to help them learn the basics of resume writing, networking, and professional development.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2026

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Sections Offered: Summer 2026

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Sections Offered: Spring 2026

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