1. Internships through
Communication Arts
Presented by:
Matthew Bednar
Brandon Powers
Catherine Conner
Jennifer Carrick
Cynthia Harley

2. Agenda
• Why do an internship?
• Internship for credit
• The importance of internships
• Advantages of internships

3. Why do an Internship?
• Experience in your field the opportunity to check
out/hook onto a potential employer [2.]
• Networking and establishing connections [2.]

4. Salisbury University Internship
Resource Page
• SU students interested in “real world”
experience [1.]
• Over 60% eventually go to work for the
employer [1.]
• Coordinate as many campus wide resources as
possible for students to work directly with
Faculty and Staff. [1.]
http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/facstaff/Internships/default.html

5. Communication Arts Internship
Coordinator
• Dr. Jody Morrison, Faculty, Communication
Arts
Fulton Hall (FH) 221, 410-543-6382 or ext
36382
jdmorrison@salisbury.edu

6. Internship For Credit
• Junior standing / 72 credit hours
• Declared CMAT major with declared track [2.]
• Earned a C or better in CMAT 101 & 102 [2.]
• Earned a C or better in all core classes for
selected track. [2.]
• 3.0 CMAT GPA and 2.5 cumulative GPA or
higher [2.]

7. Does your internship meet requirements?
• Must apply to earn 4 credits = 180 hours
to satisfy CMAT495 as a core requirement.
[2.]
• Can apply to earn 1 to 8 credits = 45 to
360 hours for elective credits.
• Complete the application.
• Keep deadlines in mind.

8. Communication Internships in the Past
• MTV
• Under Armour
• Baltimore Orioles
• Ryan Seacrest Productions (Los Angeles)
• Many more, visit
http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/internship
info.html for full list.

9. How important are Internships for
College Student?
• Make Professional Contacts
• Build Industry Knowledge
• Get College Credits
• Strengthen Professional Work Habits
• Provides you with a Competitive Advantage over
other Graduates
• Work Experience will Bolster a Resume
• Gain Potential for Regular Employment after
Internship ends.

10. Identify Career paths
• Careers fit with students passions and interest?
[3.]
• Greater understanding of the field
• Development of skills marketable for their
chosen [5.]

11. Competition for Jobs
• “Real world” experience
gives young students an
advantage over the field.
[5.]
• Development of Vital
career related skills. [4.]
• Experience to prove your
value to an employer. [5.]

12. Building and establishing connections
through work field
• Establishing Reference letter candidates
• Professional networking
• Post graduate Job search contacts
• Gaining and retaining professional knowledge
in the field

13. Employer Advantages of Hosting an
intern: [3.] (All info)
• Invigorated with fresh talent
• Lower Recruitment Cost
• Increased Company Exposure
• Diversity
• Extra Workforce Boost

14. Communication Building
• How to become a professional in communication
[4.]
• Improves professional communication [5.]
• Builds the ability to speak professionally and be
personable [6.]
• Builds Confidence

15. Conclusion
• The experience will enhance skills learned in
class.
• Creates opportunities
• Offers you the competitive edge
• Builds connections and contacts
• Earn credit

16. Works Cited
• http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/facstaff/Internships/defa
ult.html
• http://www.collegeparents.org/members/resources/articles/why-
your-college-student-should-consider-internship
• http://www.uvm.edu/~career/blog/?p=595
• http://www.salisbury.edu/commarts/internshipinfo.html
• http://www.gointernabroad.com/articles-from-the-field/item/197-
the-top-three-reasons-why-internships-are-so-important
• http://www.hsf.net/cCenter-inner.aspx?id=2564