As part of your major, you will take a practicum which will give you a supervised internship experience. Internships not only give you hands-on experience in the job market, but they also increase your chances of getting a good placement after you graduate.
Companies look for candidates with professional experience .
Some internships pay stipends. The Office of Career Development maintains listings, both national and local, to help place you in advantageous internships and jobs. In addition, you may wish to consult with faculty in your department for internship opportunities. Some of the career opportunities associated with the four departments of the School of Communications are listed below. Of course, there are many more exciting and creative applications of the training you receive in the School of Communications.