The Colorado State University Department of Journalism and Technical Communication encourages all students to take advantage of internship opportunities.
Internships benefit both the students and to the internship sponsors.
Students benefit from the opportunity to apply what they have learned in college courses to a work situation, under a trained supervisor in a professional setting. The internship sponsors benefit by establishing a relationship with the school and faculty, by being introduced to potential employees and by the actual work the interns accomplish. Internships are not required for graduation, but they provide the final preparation for entering the profession. We encourage every student to take part. Interns can expect to receive help from the internship coordinator in locating internships that match their career goals and provide meaningful, responsible work experiences.