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While the Communication Major does not require students to intern, internships are highly recommended. They offer opportunities for gaining work experience, networking and building resume credentials. Many employers waive the one-year minimum experience requirement if the graduating student has a relevant major and internship experience.

Students may take 9 hours of internship, but only three hours of credit are given at each site. The department encourages students to do as many internships as possible at home and here at the many area sites available. Juniors are eligible to enter the summer nationally-competitive internship, for which the department may nominate two students for each site.

Internships are rarely paid, and many sites require students to receive credit hours for their work. The department does not offer paid internships.

A student is required to have a minimum 2.5 GPA before he or she may intern.