Internship Courses

On-site learning experience in a professional media production setting that produces media program and content for radio, television, film, websites and advertising. Internships require 50 hours of fieldwork for one semester hour of credit. Students must receive a recommendation of the Faculty Advisor and be accepted by the internship organization. Work performance will be assessed by the internship supervisor. A portfolio and examples of work performed must be submitted to the Faculty Advisor at the end of the internship. See Faculty Advisor for portfolio criteria.

On-site learning experience in a professional communications setting that focuses upon organizational, human resources, or public relations. Internships require 50 hour of fieldwork for one semester hour of credit. Students must receive a recommendation of the Faculty Advisor and be accepted by the internship organization. Work performance will be assessed by the internship supervisor. A portfolio and examples of work performed must be submitted to the Faculty Advisor at the end of the internship. See Faculty Advisor for portfolio criteria.

Students are placed in a practice setting from a variety of gerontology services. Students earn one semester hour of credit for 50 hours of internship service. This is designed for students who have little or no experience in gerontology, or who are in search of a career change or exposure to other services.

Students will secure a place in a practice setting from a variety of healthcare services. All internships must be approved by the program director for Healthcare Administration. Students earn one semester hour of credit for 50 hours of internship service. This is designed for students who have little or no experience in healthcare, or who are in search of a career change or exposure to other services. An internship does not replace the Capstone Course requirement for degree completion. Internship requirements should be completed within one term; however, if the need arises, an internship may be extended one additional term with approval of the program director for Healthcare Administration or Gerontology. In order to receive credit for the Internship, students must complete the portfolio requirements, as specified by the program director.