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COMM 495 Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Internship

COMM 495 Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Internship. What Every Intern Needs to Know. Topics to be Covered. 5 Majors within the Bellisario College of Communications Why you should do an Internship Internship for-Credit vs for Experience Only

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COMM 495 Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Internship

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  1. COMM 495 Donald P. BellisarioCollege of Communications Internship • What Every Intern Needs to Know

  2. Topics to be Covered • 5 Majors within the Bellisario College of Communications • Why you should do an Internship • Internship for-Credit vs for Experience Only • Internship Application Process • 7 Requirements for COMM 495 • Overview of the Internship Packet • COMM 495 - how it fits into your degree requirements • Internship database • How to get an internship location approved

  3. 3 Pronged Approach

  4. The 5 majors within the Bellisairo Collegeof Communications • Advertising/Public Relations • Film-Video • Journalism • Media Studies • Telecommunications

  5. WHY DO YOU NEED AN INTERNSHIP? • IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO GAIN HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN YOUR FIELD! • TO AQUIRE VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE! • TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE MARKETABLE UPON GRADUATION! • TO NARROW YOUR FIELD OF INTEREST. • YOU NEED EXPERIENCE AND FOCUS TO GET A JOB. • TO LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DEVELOP A SEARCH FOR THE INTERNSHIP THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS. THESE SKILLS ARE TRANSFERABLE TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER SEARCH

  6. Like to take an Internship? • You must decide if you are taking the internship for - NO CREDIT • This means you are taking the internship for the experience only. • Or taking the Internship for-CREDIT • If taking the internship for-credit you MUST be approved by the Office of Internships & Career Placement and REGISTER for COMM 495.

  7. Freshman Students - are you eligible to take an Internship? • As a freshman, you may not be eligible to take an internship for-credit; however, you can take an internship for experience. • If you want to take an internship for-credit or it is required you must do the following. • Speak to your adviser before you pursue an internship for-credit. • Prove you have previous experience relating to the specific internship. • Obtain a letter from your supervisor stating that they are aware that you have not had the pre-requisite course but they are willing to accept you as an intern.

  8. Taking an Internship For Experience - NO CREDIT • The Bellisario College of Communications has no jurisdiction over your non-credit internship. The College is not involved in the internship process other than helping you find prospective internship opportunities. • The internship locations you have chosen must agree to have you intern for NO CREDIT. • If the internship location agrees to have you as an intern for NO CREDIT, then you only need to adhere to the requirements set by the internship location. • You are NOT required by the College of Communications to complete any assignments when taking an internship strictly for experience.

  9. 2 reasons why you would take an Internship for-Credit. • Apply credits toward your degree. • The Internship location requires you to take the internship for-credit.

  10. COMM 495 - Internship for-Credit YOU MUST PAY PER CREDIT ! If you are NOT enrolled as a full-time student you will be charged on a per-credit basis. This applies to all semesters: fall, spring BUT ESPECIALLY SUMMER since most students are not full-time during summer session.

  11. COMM 495 - Internship for-Credit • Must register for the course • Must complete assignments • Receive a grade that goes towards your G.P.A. for the amount of credits you have taken. Only exception: you do not go to a classroom…..you go to your internship location.

  12. It is NOT a degree requirement to take an internship for-credit! Each student in the Bellisario College may receive a maximum of 6 credits of internship - COMM 495. You may take an internship for 1, 2 or 3 credits during one semester.

  13. Internship Application for Credit • Complete the Bellisario College of Communications Internship for-Credit Application • Write a 5 sentence paragraph as to why you want to take an internship for-credit • Attach your resume • Submit all three items for APPROVAL to the Internships and Career Placement Office - 208 Carnegie Building

  14. Use your 6 credits of COMM 495 wisely! • Many internship locations require internships to be taken for-credit. You may take an internship for 1, 2 or 3 credits. • If you intend to do multiple internship for-credit during your undergraduate career, then you will want to split the credits between internships. You have 6 internship credits available throughout your entire undergraduate college career. Example: Joe Smith is a Junior in Telecom 1st Internship – will intern @ QWK Rock during Spring for 2 credits 2nd Internship –- will intern @ Howard Stern Show during the summer for 3 credits 3rd Internship will intern @ Verizon during the Fall for 1 credit Total credits used = 6 credits 1 credit = 67 hours, 2 credits = 134 hours, 3 credits = 201 hours.

  15. 7 Internship Requirements • All Bellisario College students must meet all 7 requirements. • Please note your internship location may have additional requirements.

  16. #1 Pre-requisite courses must be completed with a C or better prior to taking an internship for credit. There are different pre-requisite courses for each major. • Advertising – COMM 320 • Public Relations – COMM 260W or COMM 370 • Journalism – COMM 260W • Telecommunications – COMM 180 or 283 • Film-Video – COMM 150, 250 or 242 • Media Studies – To be determined based on internship IMPORTANT NOTE: Film-Video students please be aware the COMM 495, internship for-credit course, does not formally count as credit toward completion of the major. You must receive pre-approval from your faculty advisor.

  17. Prospective Intern: The following pages, refer to the appropriate check sheet for your major. Please consult with your Academic Adviser to confirm this information.

  18. #2 #3 • You must complete a minimum of 67 hours of internship work per credit This hourly requirement is the Bellisario College of Communications requirement. The internship locations may have a higher hourly requirement, thus you must adhere to the higher requirement. • Internship Contact Sheet (page 5 of your packet), to be completed by you the student on the first day at your internship. • Confirmation of Internship Placement Form (page 8 in the supervisor section of your packet) to be completed by your supervisor on the first day at your internship.

  19. #4 Weekly Journals • The average number of weekly journal pages per credit, should be as follows: • One credit = one page, double-spaced, 12-point font • Two credits = one and a half page, double-spaced, 12-point font • Three credits = two pages, double-spaced, 12-point font

  20. #5 THE MID-TERM EVALUATION. IT IS YOUR RESONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR SUPERVISOR IS AWARE OF THIS REQUIREMENT TO BE COMPLETED BY YOU AND YOUR SUPERVISOR AT THE MID-POINT DATE OF THE INTERNSHIP (DETERMINED BY THE START AND END DATES OF THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE. • Mid-Term Evaluations: Supervisor must complete on-line Mid-term evaluation of student by the mid-point date of internship (determined by start and end date student and supervisor listed on page 5 and page 8 of this packet). Supervisor should go to http://comm.psu.edu/career-services-and-internships/internships/internship-survey. Student must complete on-line Mid-term evaluation of internship by the mid-point date of internship (also determined by start and end date student and supervisor listed on page 5 and page 8 of this packet). Go to - http://comm.psu.edu/career-services-and-internships/internships/internship-survey

  21. #6 You must complete an internship critique at the end of the internship – details are provided in the internship packet • The average number of critique pages per credit should be as follows: • One credit = three to four pages, double-spaced, 12-point font • Two credits = four to five pages, double-spaced, 12-point font • Three credits = five to six pages, double-spaced, 12-point font

  22. How your internship grade is determined. • Journals X 30% • Critique X 20% • Supervisor Mid-term/Final Evaluation X 40% • Assistant Dean’s Evaluation X 10% #7 You must have your internship supervisor complete the Supervisor Assessment Survey and the Supervisor Evaluation at the end of your internship, but before the deadline listed on your internship packet.

  23. Additional resources available to you, the potential intern and the future communications professional: • Internship locations other than those listed as registered internship locations with the College of Communications • Washington DC Program • Resume and cover letter critique and preparation • Interviewing - role playing and preparation • Professional networking contacts • Professional mentors • Career placement guidance • PSU alumni contacts • Career Opportunities • JobExpo.COMM – Communications Job Fair held at the HUB March 20, 2015 • “Success in the City” – Communications Job fair held in New York City, April 10, 2015 • Film n Friends – Peer networking event held in New York City, April 10, 2015

  24. Where do Bellisario College students go to find internship opportunities? The Bellisario College of Communications has developed a database of more than 3,500 registered internship locations. Internship locations not found through our database must be approved as a registered internship location with the Bellisario College. It is our mission to only accept internship locations that will provide a viable learning experience and a nurturing environment for you to perform the job in the career field you have chose. This ever-growing list includes every type of communications organization from high profile companies to cutting edge technology companies, from premiere broadcast journalism organizations to highly respected advertising agencies and public relations firms.

  25. Internship profile sample. Please follow the PRQCAR Method

  26. Interested in taking an internship for-credit at a location not registered with the Bellisario College? • You must have the supervisor of your prospective internship complete an Internship Prospect Form and return to the Assistant Dean of Internships and Career Placement before you can begin your internship. • The prospective internship location must be APPROVED before you begin your internship • It is your obligation to find out if the internship location has been approved.

  27. Internships & Career Placement Office Bob Martin – Assistant Dean for Internships and Career Placement 208 D Carnegie Building rpm163@psu.edu, 814-86-4674 Stephanie Girouard – Administrative Assistant 208 Carnegie Building sfg10@psu.edu, 814-865-4349

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