Business, science, and environmental studies minors and electives are also desirable. Electives in mass communications and instructional technology can develop competency in various media. Internship Students may complete an internship in technical communication for academic credit or no credit. Students locate their own internships, but some companies have posted calls for interns or interview prospective interns at the annual communications job fair. Students who wish to get academic credit for the internship must locate a faculty sponsor, write a proposal to the director of undergraduate studies, and enroll for ENGL 4300.
Credit is based on an internship report and a portfolio of work completed on the internship.
Selection criteria are appropriateness to aim and audience, effectiveness of design, and meeting of professional standards. Three alumni choose the winning project. The prize is awarded at the English Department's Awards Reception in April.