1. Corey Waters, Chelsea Amason, Kaylee Knight, Matt Dennison,
Zhihuan Fu, Peng Zhang, and Brendan Guihen

2. What is an internship?
• CMAT 495 – Internship in Communication
• Not a traditional course held in the
classroom
• Relates to the students career
aspirations
• Actively gaining experience
• Very different than a summer job
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

3. Why do an internship?
 Resume √
 Experience √
 Skills √
 Connections √
 Self-discovery √
Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University. Retrieved May 15, 2012

4. Internship quick facts:
 Are found within the community, nation, and
internationally
 Italy
 New York City
 Los Angeles
 Nashville
 Can be fifteen weeks are less
 Can be paid or unpaid
 Credit and Noncredit
 Must contact and receive prior approval from
advisor
Morrison, J. (2012, May 12). Personal Interview.

5. Pros
 “Interview once, hire
 Real world experience twice”
in today’s job market.  “Beginning of a
 Builds skills and successful career”
knowledge in a
specific career area.
 Networking and
career contacts.
 Allows students to
know if a certain
career path is right for
them
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). https://career.berkeley.edu/Article/050225a-dz.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2012

6. Cons
 Work/School conflict
 Possibility of
exploitation
 More labor then
learning
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25). https://career.berkeley.edu/Article/050225a-dz.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2012

7. Types of Internships for communication
majors at Salisbury University:
 Walters Art Museum
 Disney
 National Zoo
 Washington Redskins Cheer Department
Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University. Retrieved May 15, 2012

8. Steps to Getting An Internships
1)Make sure you are eligible for an internship
2) Find a place to contact for an internship
opportunity
3) Create or update a resume
4) Determine if the internship meets the
Communication departments requirements
5) Complete the application
6) Get a faculty recommendation
7) Get approval from the Communication department
8) Apply
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

9. Communication Eligibility
Checklist:
 At least a 2.5 overall GPA
 At least a 3.0 GPA in Communication Art
Courses
 At least 72 College Credits
 Junior or Senior with a declared major or minor
in Communications
 Attended Internship Information Sessions
 Complete Faculty Recommendation form
 Submit all materials to Internship Director for
approval
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

10. Pre-requisites for Communication
Tracks
J/PR Media
240 Studies
249 131
344 332
334
Media Production HCR
234 218
243 297
131
343
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012

11. References:
Disney College Programs. (2012). Disney Careers. Retrieved May 15, 2012
Fonz Internships. (2012). Internships and Fellowships. Retrieved May 15, 2012
Horner, G. (2012, May 7). Personal Interview.
Internships Guidelines/Overview at SU . (2011). Salisbury University.
Retrieved May 15, 2012
MacCarthy, B. (2012, May 7). Personal Interview.
Morrison, J. (2012, May 12). Personal Interview.
Morrison, J. (2011, October). Guidelines For: CMAT 495-Internship in
Communication. CMAT Internship Packet. Retrieved May 15, 2012
The Pros and Cons of Unpaid Internships. (2005, February 25).
career.berkeley.edu. Retrieved May 15, 2012.

12. Thank you, and
good luck on your
future endeavors to
find the perfect
internship for you!