Internship Requirements

The following are the rules and requirements for the Purdue University Calumet Department of Communication and Creative Arts---Radio, Television, Organizational, General and Visual Communication internship programs.

1. Students must be at least Juniors in good academic standing-having a "B" average.
2. Students are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week for a 3-credit internship during the Fall/Spring . (20 hour minimum during the Summer)
3. Students are required to prepare a resume: one copy will be submitted to the Faculty Internship Coordinator and another will be presented to the Agency Internship Supervisor.
4. Students are required to schedule an interview with the prospective internship agency before being placed within the program.
5. Students must have at least six credit hours of class work in the internship related program. (e.g., two courses in TV production or two courses in public relations.)
6. Students must have the approval of the major advisor and the faculty internship coordinator before signing up for an internship.
7. Once an internship position is approved, the "Internship Agreement" form must be completed and signed by (1) the student, (2) the agency supervisor, and (3) the Faculty Coordinator.
8. Interns are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and follow the sponsoring agency's rules and regulations.
9. Internship evaluation will be based on the following:
   A. Student self-evaluation (a daily log and a 5- page paper.)
   B. Agency supervisor evaluation of student's performance.
   C. Faculty evaluation of student's performance.
10. If any problems arise, interns should contact the Faculty Internship Coordinator.