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An internship is when you earn college credit for doing hands-on work related to the field of Communication. Our students can earn up to 8 credits of COM 409 (our internship class), which counts toward their 12 credits of electives.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Reasons you should consider completing an internship before you graduate” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I find an internship?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Communication Department will make every effort to keep students informed about internship opportunities on campus and in our local community. To make sure you receive this information, make sure you are subscribed to our <\/span>department email list<\/span><\/a> and follow us on <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, students are ultimately responsible for finding and applying for internships. Remember, part-time and full-time jobs related to the field of communication studies can count toward an internship, so job boards are a great place to look. You can also find these opportunities via <\/span>Handshake<\/span><\/a>, the WOU program for job and internship opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n The Communication department also keeps a running list of organizations students can ask about internship opportunities. This list is designed to get you thinking only. The organizations and contacts are not guaranteed to have internships available. The list is visible to students<\/a> using a WOU login.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want help finding internships, you can discuss this with your advisor or with the Center for Professional Pathways<\/a><\/span>. This office can help you find internships, create resumes and cover letters, and practice your interviewing skills. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I apply for COM 409 internship credits?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To Qualify for the COM 409 internship course, students must meet the following criteria. If you don\u2019t meet all criteria but would like to discuss your unique situation with our internship coordinator to see if you can still be approved, please email Dr. Dana Schowalter (schowalterd@wou.edu<\/a>) or Dr. Emily Plec (plece@wou.edu<\/a>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once your application has been approved, you will receive instructions for how to enroll in COM 409. 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