School of Media and Communication
School of Media and Communication
As a student in the School of Media and Communication, it’s more than just a good idea to plan to do one or more internships during your college career. Employers in all emphasis areas look favorably on students who come to them with real-world work experience. Those same employers often hire graduates who have internship experience instead of those who do not have that experience.
There are two kinds of internships you can do as a student:
1. If you do not want class credit for your internship, you can gain valuable experience, learn more about your chosen field of study or shadow a professional for a few days or weeks by working with those who are in that field. You are in charge of arranging and managing this kind of internship independently. You often can use these types of experience to generate portfolio materials, gain needed experience and network within your chosen field.
2. If you want class credit for your internship, you can earn up to six hours class credit for two different internships done during two different semesters. You are still in charge of arranging the internships but you also must comply with these requirements:
Planning is essential to either kind of internship experience. It’s a good idea to talk with your adviser about internship opportunities during your fall and spring advising sessions. It’s an even better idea to arrange your internship prior to the beginning of the semester in which you plan to do the internship.
For additional information, contact Quentis Jones (quentis.jones@usm.edu), the coordinator for all internships in the School of Media and Communication.
Internship Application (Word)
Intern Evaluation (Note: Completed online by student's internship provider at midpoint and completion of the internship.)
Internship Time Log (PDF)
Internship Time Log (Word)