1. Corey Waters, Chelsea Amason, Kaylee Knight, Matt Dennison,
Zhihuan Fu, Peng Zhang, and Brendan Guihen
2. What is an internship?
• CMAT 495 – Internship in Communication
• Not a traditional course held in the
classroom
• Relates to the students career
aspirations
• Actively gaining experience
• Very different than a summer job
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012
3. Why do an internship?
Resume √
Experience √
Skills √
Connections √
Self-discovery √
Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University. Retrieved May 15, 2012
4. Internship quick facts:
Are found within the community, nation, and
internationally
Italy
New York City
Los Angeles
Nashville
Can be fifteen weeks are less
Can be paid or unpaid
Credit and Noncredit
Must contact and receive prior approval from
advisor
Morrison, J. (2012, May 12). Personal Interview.
5. Pros
“Interview once, hire
Real world experience twice”
in today’s job market. “Beginning of a
Builds skills and successful career”
knowledge in a
specific career area.
Networking and
career contacts.
Allows students to
know if a certain
career path is right for
them
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). https://career.berkeley.edu/Article/050225a-dz.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2012
6. Cons
Work/School conflict
Possibility of
exploitation
More labor then
learning
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). https://career.berkeley.edu/Article/050225a-dz.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2012
7. Types of Internships for communication
majors at Salisbury University:
Walters Art Museum
Disney
National Zoo
Washington Redskins Cheer Department
Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University. Retrieved May 15, 2012
8. Steps to Getting An Internships
1)Make sure you are eligible for an internship
2) Find a place to contact for an internship
opportunity
3) Create or update a resume
4) Determine if the internship meets the
Communication departments requirements
5) Complete the application
6) Get a faculty recommendation
7) Get approval from the Communication department
8) Apply
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012
9. Communication Eligibility
Checklist:
At least a 2.5 overall GPA
At least a 3.0 GPA in Communication Art
Courses
At least 72 College Credits
Junior or Senior with a declared major or minor
in Communications
Attended Internship Information Sessions
Complete Faculty Recommendation form
Submit all materials to Internship Director for
approval
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012
10. Pre-requisites for Communication
Tracks
J/PR Media
240 Studies
249 131
344 332
334
Media Production HCR
234 218
243 297
131
343
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012
11. References:
Disney College Programs. (2012). Disney Careers. Retrieved May 15, 2012
Fonz Internships. (2012). Internships and Fellowships. Retrieved May 15, 2012
Horner, G. (2012, May 7). Personal Interview.
Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University.
Retrieved May 15, 2012
MacCarthy, B. (2012, May 7). Personal Interview.
Morrison, J. (2012, May 12). Personal Interview.
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in
Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25).
career.berkeley.edu. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
12. Thank you, and
good luck on your
future endeavors to
find the perfect
internship for you!