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Field Experiences in Communication Professions

Field Experiences in Communication Professions. The School of Communication’s professional practice program emphasizing internships. SoC Field Experiences: The Goal. High-quality professional experiences for School of Communication students. Qualifications. Academic 2.5+GPA (mostly)

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Field Experiences in Communication Professions

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  1. Field Experiences in Communication Professions The School of Communication’s professional practice program emphasizing internships.

  2. SoC Field Experiences: The Goal • High-quality professional experiences for School of Communication students.

  3. Qualifications • Academic • 2.5+GPA (mostly) • Complete basic major courses • Internship for credit • You find an experience YOU want. • 48 hours minimum per credit hour earned. • lst internship for credit = 3 hours. • Raise the GPA: you get credit and most get an “A” • You are encouraged to do more than one internship.

  4. School of Communication • Spring 2011 SoC grads • 80 pct. with at least one internship for credit. • National average was 31 percent. • 389 total internships in 2011 • Spring 138 • Summer 133 • Fall 118 • Rave Reviews • Students • Internship providers • Future employers

  5. Our Support • Search advising & assistance • Enrollment Assistance • One form application for permit • Counseling on hours • Support • For students • For supervisors • Evaluation • Mid-term & final • One page, open-ended questions

  6. Unique Characteristics • Visit 50-60 interns/supervisors each summer. • Supporting multiple internships (but not requiring them). • Encouraging students to “start early.”

  7. Challenges • Promoting Value • To students • Start early • Dream big • Past parents • Keeping Up • Academic Requirements • Reflective Essays • Evaluations (mid-term, final)

  8. Your Questions, Suggestions • Discussion 

  9. Field Experiences: Out There … • ISU SOC student internships in Summer 2011 • Comcast Sports Networks • The Children’s Discovery Museum • State Farm Insurance • COUNTRY Financial • Marie Claire Magazine, New York, NY • The Style Network, Los Angeles, CA • USA Today, Washington D.C. • Six Flags Great America • State Sen. Bill Brady’s Office • WLUP Radio, Chicago • Great Plains LIFE Foundation • Enterprise Rental Car • School of Communication Promotions & Development Team (COM Week)

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