JOUR
2475
Work Experience for Journalism and Communications
Lecture Hours
1.0
Seminar Hours
9.2
Lab Hours
1.0
Credits
1.5
Regular Studies
Description
Formerly JOUR 2470
Students take part in a month-long internship in print, online, or broadcast journalism, public relations, communications, or another media-related field. In preparation for their internship, students practice resumé writing, update professional portfolios, polish their job interview skills, learn how to promote and manage a freelance business, and identify likely job opportunities and/or clients.
Students will receive credit for only one of JOUR 2470 or 2475.
Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma or Certificate in Journalism.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in JOUR 2279 and 2380. JOUR 2380 may be taken concurrently.
Students take part in a month-long internship in print, online, or broadcast journalism, public relations, communications, or another media-related field. In preparation for their internship, students practice resumé writing, update professional portfolios, polish their job interview skills, learn how to promote and manage a freelance business, and identify likely job opportunities and/or clients.
Students will receive credit for only one of JOUR 2470 or 2475.
Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma or Certificate in Journalism.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in JOUR 2279 and 2380. JOUR 2380 may be taken concurrently.