MCO 512 Internship in Journalism

3 Credit(s)

An internship in journalism offers students the opportunity to work in a professional setting to gain on-the-job training. Interns take the skills and theories learned in the classroom and apply them to a job. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. Work done at an internship in journalism is an essential part of developing a professional portfolio. May be repeated for a total of up to six credits. Three lecture hours per week.
Co-requisite: MCO513. Prerequisite: MCO350, completion of MCO473 or COM470 with a grade of C or higher. With departmental approval, students may substitute MCO512 for an internship.