COMM 4930 - Senior Communication Internship

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): COMM 3110, COMM 4100 and senior standing

Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to explore their career interests while applying, within a work setting, the knowledge and skills they have learned from their Communication Studies coursework. Students gain a clearer understanding of how their degree applies to their post-graduate experience, what strengths they still need to develop to enable professional success and provide an opportunity for students to build their professional network. In addition, through the course, students gain practical communication-centric experience within the professional environment, acquire knowledge of the industry in which the internship is done, apply -in a workplace setting- the knowledge and skills learned through their Communication Studies coursework, develop a greater understanding about career options while more clearly defining personal career goals, experience the activities and functions of professionals, develop and refine their communication skills, and identify areas for future knowledge and skill development.

University Requirement(s): Senior Experience