Communication Internship

471 credits

Enrollment Requirements: Undergraduate Prerequisite: (COMCM 215 and COMCM 217 and COMCM 331) and (COMCM 280 or COMCM 434 or COMCM 481 or COMCM 535 or COMCM 539) Students enrolled in CM 471 can earn credits for completing internships they secure at advertising, public relations and integrated marketing communication agencies; communication or public affairs departments of companies, nonprofit organizations, and government entities; corporate sales or nonprofit fundraising departments; and communication-related functions at media companies. Two-credit students must work a minimum of 100 hours during the semester in which they are enrolled in CM 471. Four-credit students must work a minimum of 200 hours during the semester in which they are enrolled in CM 471 and their internship role must be with a non-Boston University entity. Virtual or hybrid internships may qualify for academic credit. It is allowable to receive academic credit and be paid for your internship. Undergraduate students are limited to four total CM 471 credits via the departmental internship coordinator, and an additional four credits through a Boston University Study Abroad Program. The assigned supervisor at the internship oversees student work. Students complete a detailed end-of-semester internship report, and the internship supervisor provides a thorough evaluation. Register for 2 or 4 units.