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Internship Procedures
- How do I begin the internship process?
- Before you begin your internship, contact the internship director and complete an intake form to take to your interview with the internship director. Please provide information on the area of your internship or career interest, skills and relevant experience you have, student contact suggestions, and bring your resume to your interview with the internship director. These factors will help you decide on an internship together that suits your needs and abilities, and you will contact at least three sponsors to set up an interview. With the assistance of the internship director, you will select an internship. You must complete all the necessary paperwork. The internship director will inform you what is expected of you and will monitor your progress.
- How do I find an internship?
- You have several resources at your disposal to locate internships. You should first contact the School of Communication internship director as well as make use of the DU Career Center. There are also several Web sites on the Useful Links page that allow you to search for openings.
- Do I receive a grade?
Yes. An academic letter grade is assigned for the internship based on:
- Contract submission by assigned due date
- Mid-quarter evaluation by internship supervisor and/or site visit by the internship director
- Project, presentation, portfolio, or other appropriate demonstration of work
- Exit interview with the internship director
- Final evaluation by internship supervisor
- Will I be paid for my internship?
- Some internships are paid while others are not. There are opportunities both through DU and external organizations to apply for scholarships that can help cover expenses while completing an internship. You can still receive credit for an internship for which you are being paid.
- What paperwork do I need for my internship interview?
- You should bring and/or mail a cover letter, an updated resume, writing samples and/or video clips (if available). Some internship sponsors also ask you to complete an application and/or contract, credit verification forms, personal statements, and send writings samples or examples or your work.
- How do I register for internships credits?
- The course numbers used for internships are COMN 3995 and DMST 3995 for undergraduates, and MCOM 4980 and DMST 4980 for graduate interns, including IIC students. You must obtain a limited enrollment card and the necessary forms from the internship director. On the average, most students enroll for a 4-credit internship, which equates to 160 hours of work at the internship.
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