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Students connect, enhance, and expand classroom skill sets during internship and practicum
experiences.Internship and practicum
experiences enhance and expand students' classroom skillsets while connecting them
to seasoned professionals and workplace
practices. Invaluable professional connections serve student professional immerse
students in professional workplace settings.
Multiple internships increase competence and expose students to outstanding opportunities
often leading to post-graduation positions!
Mass Communication students are required to complete at least 1 credit hour with a maximum of 3 credit hours at an off-campus professional internship or practicum. Where as, Integrated Marketing majors must complete an internship. One to three internships may be taken for a maximum of 1 to 3 credit hours.
Internships provide an opportunity to gain real world experience in college. Employers want evidence of professional experience, preferably through two or three internships. Internships can lead to job offers at the internship placement.
Upon Department approval, a contract is created between the student, employer, and Winthrop University. A progress record ensures academic credit. Basic, but not inclusive, requirements include:
Internship forms are available on the department's forms page.