COM 495 Communication Internship  1-3 hrs.

The Department of Communication offers internship placements during the academic year and summer in the State of Illinois. COM 495 is a faculty-supervised experience at media outlets, companies, or organizations utilizing communication involving all phases of media operations. Internship credits of 1-3 are granted for each enrollment and may be repeated once if a different experience. Only 3 credit hours count toward  the Communication major when applicable. COM 495 prerequisites are: junior standing; 2.5 overall GPA, 2.75 Major GPA; completion of required courses in concentration (required courses are listed on the internship application form available in the Department Office, CGCC 300). COM 495 is letter-grade based and requires analytical papers based on the internship experience and related coursework.

For further information, contact:

Department of Communication
300 Caterpillar Global Communication Center
Peoria, IL 61625
PHONE 309/677-2354
FAX 309/677-3446

Past internships:

	Name: Anna Diep '07 Major: Radio/TV Internship: WLS-TV Chicago's ABC 7 Time: Summer 2006
"It has been truly wonderful and I certainly have taken a great deal away from this experience.  I was fortunate to have an extraordinary mentor, the legendary, Harry Porterfield.  He’s a feature news writer who enlisted me as his associate producer for the program, 'Someone You Should Know.'  Mr. Porterfield’s been in the business many years and definitely someone I’m thankful to know. Throughout my internship, I have met and worked with many reporters, anchors, editors, producers and photographers.  Everyone was extremely nice and openly offered advice when needed.  The internship helped me see how a large-market news station works efficiently and how each individual department contributes to its success."

 

CFA 301 Cooperative Education/Internship in Communications and Fine Arts  0-6 hrs.

Appropriately supervised cooperative education or internship experience in communications and fine arts is offered through the Smith Career Center. Students can participate in an academic program, which provides a learning experience designed to test their career interests, apply classroom knowledge to an actual work setting and gain professional experience. Bradley graduates who have Co-op or internship experience typically maintain a higher placement rate and receive higher starting salaries than students without such experience. CFA 301 may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. A maximum of 6 hours credit is allowed toward graduation hours. CFA 301 is based on pass/fail grading. CFA 301 does not count toward the Communication major. CFA 301 prerequisites are: sophomore standing, 2.0 overall GPA, and consent of CFA Co-op and internship coordinator.

 

For further information, contact:

Smith Career Center
104 Burgess Hall
PHONE 309/677-2510
FAX 309/677-2611