Some journalism and mass communication courses provide campus media experience. Another work experience option is the school's internship program for students in their junior or senior years. Students may gain experience and degree credit in paid or unpaid positions. Assistance with securing appropriate intern experience is available through the School's Associate Director in Copeland Hall or students may arrange their own internships. Recipients of freshman scholarships usually participate in a scholars class enrichment program.
Transfer students are eligible for all upper-class scholarships.
Applications are available beginning December 15 each year. The H.H. Herbert School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers professionally-oriented programs in several fields of mass communication. The school endorses the philosophy of the Council that a broad foundation of knowledge and experience will enhance the professional lives of its graduates. Such a ratio gives the student an opportunity to develop specialties in mass communication skills while acquiring the recommended broad liberal arts base. A total of 130 hours is required for graduation.