COMM 4960

Communication Internship

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Students receive a structured, on-the-job learning experience under the supervision of communication professionals in cooperating organizations. A minimum of 60 hours of on-the-job work is required; the number of work hours beyond 60 is left to the discretion of the intern and the supervising company. A final project linking communication theory to practical work experience is required. All internships must be approved by the internship coordinator before the work experience segment. All COMM 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at cals.cornell.edu/academics/student-research/internship. For more information about registering for credit and COMM 4960, please see https://communication.cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-program/internship-information-0. 

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: COMM majors or minors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

Outcomes

• Identify and reflect on professional goals for their internship.
• Apply and develop communication skills in a professional setting.
• Integrate communication theory and experience in communication-related professions.

When Offered Fall or Spring.

Comments Work component and variable. Minimum 60 hours. May be repeated for credit.

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