Internships

CMS 307K Internship-WB

Fall, Spring, or Summer

Finding an Internship

Students are required to find their own internships and are encouraged to utilize resources such as the Moody College of Communication Career Services Center or the Vick Center for Strategic Advising and Career Counseling.  As you search, keep in mind that internships MUST meet the following criteria:

  • Hands-on experience required. No more than 25% of internship time should be spent doing clerical work
  • Students must intern 100-149 hours per fall/spring semester, approx. 10 hrs/week; during summer session, approx. 12 hrs per week.
  • Intern supervisors MUST be willing to meet with and work with interns on a regular basis.
  • Intern supervisors MUST complete a contract with the intern at the beginning of the semester and an evaluation of the intern’s performance at the middle of the term as well as a final performance evaluation at the end of the semester.

How the Course Works

Discussions and assignments will be required throughout the semester via Canvas. The instructor will alert students regarding procedures when they enroll.

CMS 307K is offered on a pass/fail basis only. It WILL count toward a degree in Communication Studies. This pass/fail course will not count against the total pass/fail courses (5) that students are allowed overall.

Internship Application

How Do I Register for the Course?

There is a three step process to obtain approval for internship course credit:

  1. Complete the prerequisite check (click on link below labeled "Summer 2017 Internship Application").  The online system will automatically alert students to let them know whether or not they meet the prerequisites for the course and are allowed to register.  If you meet the prerequisites, you will be cleared to register for CMS 301 (please allow two business days for this access to be granted) and you will be directed to an online internship application.  *You may register for the course prior to obtaining an internship.
  2. Register for the internship course (CMS307K) once you have been granted access to it.  Please note that THE CMS DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ADD STUDENTS TO THE INTERNSHIP COURSE.
  3. Submit your internship application (information regarding the internship company, the internship supervisor, a description of the internship experience, and your anticipated internship work schedule, etc.) by the fourth class day during fall or spring semesters, or the second class day during the summer semester at noon (CST). If you do not currently have an internship, then you should return to this application once you obtain an internship and submit the online internship application by the stated deadlines.
  4. If you are denied access to the online internship application because you do not meet one or more of the prerequisites, you are welcome to reapply when you do meet them.  PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be enrolled in CMS 307K at the same time you are completing the internship in order to receive credit. NO EXCEPTIONS.

CMS 370K Internship in Communication Studies-WB

Fall, Spring, or Summer

Prerequisites

Students must apply to get their internship site and work plan cleared.  In addition, you will need to meet the following prerequisites to register for this class:

  • A major in Communication Studies
  • A 2.25 overall UT GPA
  • A 2.25 GPA in communication coursework
  • Completed 12 semester hours of communication studies coursework with a grade of C- or better
  • 60 or more completed hours of coursework

Finding an Internship

Students are required to find their own internships and are encouraged to utilize resources such as the Moody College of Communication Career Services Center or the Vick Center for Strategic Advising and Career Counseling.  As you search, keep in mind that internships MUST meet the following criteria:

  • Hands-on experience required. No more than 25% of internship time should be spent doing clerical work
  • Students must intern 100-149 hours per fall/spring semester, approx. 10 hrs/week; during summer session, approx. 12 hrs per week.
  • Intern supervisors MUST be willing to meet with and work with interns on a regular basis.
  • Intern supervisors MUST complete a contract with the intern at the beginning of the semester and an evaluation of the intern’s performance at the middle of the term as well as a final performance evaluation at the end of the semester.

How the Course Works

Discussions and assignments will be required throughout the semester via Canvas. The instructor will alert students regarding procedures when they enroll.

CMS 370K is offered on a pass/fail basis only. It WILL count toward a degree in Communication Studies. This pass/fail course will not count against the total pass/fail courses (5) that students are allowed overall.

Internship Application

How Do I Register for the Course?

There is a three step process to obtain approval for internship course credit:

  • If you are denied access to the online internship application because you do not meet one or more prerequisites, you are welcome to reapply when you do meet them.
    PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be enrolled in CMS 370K at the same time you are completing the internship in order to receive credit. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  1. Complete the prerequisite check (click on link below labeled "Summer 2017 Internship Application").  The online system will automatically alert students to let them know whether or not they meet the prerequisites for the course and are allowed to register.  If you meet the prerequisites, you will be cleared to register for CMS 370K (please allow two business days for this access to be granted) and you will be directed to an online internship application.  *You may register for the course prior to obtaining an internship.
  2. Register for the internship course (CMS370K) once you have been granted access to it.  Please note that THE CMS DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ADD STUDENTS TO THE INTERNSHIP COURSE.
  3. Submit your internship application (information regarding the internship company, the internship supervisor, a description of the internship experience, and your anticipated internship work schedule, etc.) by the fourth class day during fall or spring semesters, or the second class day during the summer semester at noon (CST).  Students wishing to register for CMS171M (once they have successfully completed CMS370K) should meet with their assigned academic advisor to gain access to the course.  If you do not currently have an internship, then you should return to this application once you obtain an internship and submit the online internship application by the stated deadlines.
  4. If you are denied access to the online internship application because you do not meet one or more of the prerequisites, you are welcome to reapply when you do meet them.  PLEASE NOTE: You MUST be enrolled in CMS 370K at the same time you are completing the internship in order to receive credit. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Internship details, including required work hours, dept guidelines, and faculty contacts: https://moody.utexas.edu/academics/internships/internship-details