Professional Development

Communication skills typically top the list of what hiring employers look for, followed by several other qualities which you'll put into practice in communications courses, including integrity, the ability to relate well to others, analytic abilities, leadership and teamwork skills, and the ability to articulate your ideas.

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Internships for Course Credit

  • What is required?
    • Identify an internship that aligns with your future goals, as well as fits with your coursework and plan of study in the department
    • Choose a supervisor who can mentor/guide you, in addition to selecting a faculty member in the department to advise the internship whose expertise provides relevant knowledge to the purpose of the internship
    • Work 10 hours/week over 10 weeks (100 hours total)
    • Complete at least 12 credits within the major
  • Does it have to be a COMN internship?

    In short, no. One of the advantages of a COMN degree is that it's widely applicable, so you can do a COMN internship in almost any field, including marketing, politics & government and nonprofit work, to name a few. 

  • How does it count towards my major?
    • As a COMN major, you need to take either a capstone or an internship, so the internship counts in place of your capstone requirement automatically when enrolled.
    • If you do additional credits (up to 4 more), those then count as 3000-level electives within the major.
  • What happens during the internship?

    The primary focus of your internship is your worked hours. In addition, you'll have some reflective coursework on Canvas meant to scaffold your learning and growth during your internship experience. There is no formal "class."

  • How do I apply?

    There is no formal deadline for internships, but we always want to register you before the next quarter begins. 

Professional Development in Communication Studies

Explore Professional Sectors

Communication studies majors can market themselves in nearly any career, and a number of careers tend to attract communication majors. 

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Connect With Alumni

Maintaining a strong network of connections from DU, especially those who currently work in a field that utilizes their degree in communication studies, is vital to securing a job after graduation. 

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