The department has a strong relationship with KU's William Allen White School of Journalism, which accepts the transfer of up to 12 credits. As technology develops and consumers continue to seek news, information and education, the need for experienced media professionals will increase. 3131 for information about how you can join this exciting field. The courses in the journalism and media communications department listed here are designed to transfer to four-year colleges and universities either as course equivalents or electives. The internship permits students to gain work experience under staff supervision.
Emphasis is on learning new skill-related to a particular program or department at a media facility.
Students may learn to write for print or broadcast or may be involved in promotion or production work. Internships are limited to students who have completed six credit hours of coursework in the JCCC journalism and media communications department with at least a grade of C, or equivalent coursework at another college. Students interested in an internship must file an application and include a recommendation from a media instructor. Application and recommendation forms can be obtained from Mark Raduziner, journalism and media communications instructor and media internship coordinator. Specific details regarding eligibility and requirements for a media internship can be found in the course syllabus.