PRL 498 - Public Relations Internship

An upper division course for students who wish to take part in a semester long internship or experiential opportunity designed to provide a pre-professional experiential learning opportunity related to the field of public relations. Students will work per the credit hour requirement in a position which will provide opportunities to apply classroom learning and to analyze and synthesize that knowledge in an approved internship setting.

Note: This course is repeatable for up to 12 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing of academic coursework including courses related to the intended pre-professional internship; a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; approval of the pre-professional internship position by the faculty sponsor as being an appropriate situation for experiential learning; and the completion of all elements of the learning agreement.

Acceptance of experience through EXCEL: Experiential Courses and Engaged Learning, an approved position description filled out by Site Supervisor and permission of the student’s major academic advisor and sponsoring faculty member. Clear learning objectives and academic assignments appropriate for the position and credits being earned.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 1 to 12