SCOM Internships

Who should complete an internship?

Interns must meet the following criteria:

Have at least a 2.5 overall GPA
Have completed SCOM Core with “C” or better
Have at least 75 hours of course credit
Have completed successfully (with a C or better) the courses relevant to the planned internship

How to arrange for your internship

Think early in the fall semester of your junior year about internships and begin searching for your site.
Meet with the appropriate internship coordinator to discuss your internship opportunities and to learn how to fill out the forms you will need to complete prior to beginning your internship.
Notify the main SCOM office manager who will create the course for you (SCOM 495a or b). You must then register for the course on e-campus before the Add/Drop deadline.

For internships in these areas, contact: Dr. Toni Whitfield, assistant director, at whitfits@jmu.edu.

Required number of hours to be worked at the internship site

Fall/Spring Semesters

For three credit hours in one semester (Communication Studies 495A), 160 hours are required, which are typically done by 10 hours a week for 16 weeks.

For six credit hours in one semester (enroll in Communication Studies 495C), 320 hours are required, which are typically done by 20 hours a week for 16 weeks.

Summer Semesters

For three credit hours a total of 160 hours; which are typically done by 20 hours per week over 8 weeks, or 40 hours per week for four weeks.

For six credit hours a total of 320 hours; which are typically done by 40 hours per week over 8 weeks.