Gain experience and academic credit

Undergraduate Internships

If you are a communication major, we want to assist you in finding opportunities to gain real work experience or have the opportunity to work in a classroom setting assisting a faculty member. The Department of Communication's Undergraduate Internship Program currently offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on work, teaching, and research experience. Learn more about the types of internships that you can earn academic credit for in the sections below, or email the Director of Internships and Career Opportunities with any questions.

Our mentorship program can also match you with an alumni mentor to help you explore career interests, grow your professional network, and think about workplace preferences and challenges. 
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Career Internships

The communication career internship program helps students find internships and earn academic credit for their internship experience. Internships are a great way to gain real-world experience, explore career paths, add skills to your resume, build your professional network, and apply your communication major to the workplace.
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Teaching Internships

The undergraduate teaching internship allows students to assist instructors in a variety of communication courses while earning academic credit. The program introduces students to the art of teaching, and is especially useful for those interested in graduate school or careers in education. 
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Undergraduate Research

Our undergraduate research program pairs students with graduate student mentors based on their research interests. The program provides students with hands-on research experience and helps them develop a better understanding of the discipline. Students can obtain course credit for participating in the mentoring program.