Internships

Department of Communication students have numerous opportunities to gain professional experience in a variety of settings in the Metro Detroit area. Major news networks, public relations firms, nonprofit organizations, automotive industry, and various governmental offices are just a few examples.

The department has carefully designed a sequence of classes to teach the professional skills needed for success in all communication careers. However, to sharpen your skills and build your resume/portfolio, you need to seek professional experience as an intern and/or freelancer. For that reason, internships are highly encouraged for all students in the department. If you are a journalism major or minor, at least one internship is required.

Note that students are required to find their own internships. Before starting any internship search, all students must first meet with the Internship Coordinator to make sure that the internship they find will meet the department requirements. Once students have found an internship, they must obtain approval from the Internship Coordinator.

All students taking an internship for course credit must register for COM 6190. To register for the course, students must fill out a form for a Course Override and get it approved by the Internship Coordinator.

Meet internship coordinator Professor Alicia Nails. She can be reached by email at ar7146@wayne.edu.