JOUR 313 - Internship I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

JOURNALISM

Description:

An on-the-job internship of about 200 hours of paid or unpaid work at a newspaper or other publication, a radio or TV station, photography studio or production company, public relations or advertising agency position. Departmental handout (available from the secretary), advisers and bulletin board postings should be consulted for positions and procedures on locating and registering for an internship. Prerequisites: Completion of sophomore-level core courses, basic courses relating to the specific field of the internship and permission of appropriate faculty supervisor and department chair. (Note: course numbers for internships determined by number of internships completed, not class standing.) Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate the ability to find, interview and obtain an internship position at a (2) Use skills in a pre-professional setting. (3) Compare and contrast the various professional opportunities available in a real-world setting. (4) Account for performance through time logs, written assignments and communication with the faculty supervisor. (5) Evaluate their personal and professional growth.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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