The Communication Arts Department at 新澳门六合彩 offers a variety of internship opportunities in Communication, Mass Media, and Public Relations.

According to Forbes Magazine[1], students reported they value an internship for the opportunity for employment later, employers expect a content-rich internship experience, and the internship experience provides important job orientation and training. 

An internship is designed to give you "real life" experience in a professional communication setting while receiving college credit. It is also designed to help you identify a range of future employment possibilities in the person's specialty area.

All internships are coordinated through the Cooperative Education Office.  The office is located in Powell Hall and can be reached at 229.333.7172.

Why do an internship

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that overall, employers extended job offers to close to 65 percent of their interns—emphasizing the important role that internships can play in future career success

The benefit to Students[1]

  • Students often gain a new perspective because students are able to see the application and relevance of what they are learning.
  • Students gain a head start in their career fields and sometimes secure full-time employment with their internship site upon graduation.
  • As a result of participation, students may earn money to support their college expenses.
  • Students gain real-world experience, often learning about the latest technology and equipment used in the workplace.
  • Students learn job-seeking and job-holding skills, and, as a result, gain maturity, professionalism, and confidence.
  • Students have opportunities to sample their chosen career fields early in their studies.
  • For many students, the internship experience contributes to a greater sense of responsibility for their own efforts and greater dependence on their own judgment.
  • As a result of the internships experience, students have the opportunity to develop social relationships and skills.
  • The coordination of work and study tends to increase student motivation and, in some cases, may result in improved academic performance.

Benefits to employers

  • Internship programs provide a source of well-trained, quality students who are available for career employment upon graduation.
  • Employers tend to hire graduates of internship programs because these g