The intern has an on-site supervisor who gives training and evaluation of work performance and an academic supervisor who directs the university requirements. Interns work for You can earn up to 12 credits of Comm 459 while gaining internship experience. You can also pick up an internship packet from the Communication Department Manager in CH 103. In CH 101 as does the Career Services Center in OM . You may also locate internship opportunities on your own, through personal research or contacts with the organization.
All internships require departmental approval.
After you have located and been approved by both the Communication Internship Director and the organization offering the internship, you and your on-site supervisor should fill out the paperwork provided by the Comm Department Manager. When you have completed the forms, have the Departmental internship director sign them, make copies for yourself, the on-site supervisor, and two copies for the Comm Department. Return the departmental copies to the manager in CH 103, and she will give you an override code you may use to register. Job Search Strategies Use the resources available to you through Western's Career Services Center, Old Main 280. As early as your junior year, attend job search workshops.