The Department of Communication Internship Program

Participate in our Enriching and Dynamic Internship Program:

The department offers and active internship program that provides hands-on experience in real-world settings, enabling students to apply what they've learned in the classroom.  The internship program emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, encouraging interns to work together, reflect on their experiences and contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on the community and organization.

• By interning with local, state and national organizations, students develop essential skills such as public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication.
• Interns gain insights into communication, empowering students to understand different roles, workplace dynamics, and industry trends.
• Faculty and on-site supervisors guide students in exploring communication career paths, advising them on post-graduation opportunities.
• Interns build a professional network that connects them with industry professionals for guidance and job leads.

Earning Credit:

• Internship Requirement: Mandatory for journalism majors; counts towards graduation.
• Credit Contribution: COMM 480 internships contribute to the total 120 credits and 45 upper-level credits needed for graduation.
• Elective Note: Internships do not count as electives for communication majors.
• Eligibility: Open to registered students with:
  • At least 30 credit hours completed
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • No more than 24 internship credit hours completed
• Work Hours: 40 hours of work required per 1 credit hour.
• Assignments: Students must submit written assignments in addition to internship hours.

Questions:

Ready to Enhance your  learning? 

•  Visit the Career Development Office's internship page.
• Download the Learning Contract .
• Meet with Dr. McGowan-Kirsch to explore your internship options by emailing mcgowan@fredonia.edu.

Take these steps today and embark on a valuable applied learning experience!

Past Internship Experiences:

*Fredonia Student Health Center * Fredonia Intercultural Center * Drive Research * Lakeshore Family Center * Fredonia Study Abroad Office * Greystone Nature Preserve * Struggling Productions * Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation * Fredonia Opera Hours * Fredonia Campus Life Office * Client Solutions Group * WIVB- TV* 97 Rock * American Cancer Society * Authentic Entertainment * Buffalo Bills * Buffalo Bison’s * Buffalo Music Hall of Fame * Buffalo Sabers * Chautauqua Foundation * Spectrum News * Clear Channel Radio * Disney World Wide Services, Inc. * National Comedy Center * Chautauqua Institute * Fredonia Marketing & Communications Office * Fredonia Office of Admissions * WGRZ-TV * Girls Write Now * EPIC * Chautauqua Hurricanes * Chautauqua Leadership Network * College Fashionista * DermaCare * HOPE Chautauqua Coalition * Last Call Entertainment * National Postdoctoral Association * Northern Chautauqua Community Association * Six Flags Darien Lake * WBAL-TV * WHEC-TV * WROC-TV