COMM 489 - Cooperative Education in Communication
Requirements:
- Major in Corporate & Organizational Communication. Not required in Communication Studies, it is an elective
- Twelve credit hours in Communication courses
- Completion of COMM 341 (Theories of Communication) or COMM 461 (Organizational Communication) is recommended
We recommend that you plan for internship no later than your Junior year, at least one semester in advance, by contacting the Department of Communication.
Steps to participate in the internship experience:
1. Find an internship in which you are interested (WKU's Career Services Center
and the Internship Director can assist you).
2. Interview and secure an internship (Career Services can assist in letter and resume preparation). You should also fill out the Application and obtain an unofficial copy (from TopNet) of your transcript.
3. Obtain the Learning Contract from your employer, confirming your position and responsibilities.
4. Schedule appointments with:
- Dr. Carl Kell: Department of Communication, to be enrolled in COMM 489
5. Finally, be cleared by the Internship Director and the Communication office.
Further information:
The work-time requirement for the course is 200 to 250 hours. Beyond your on-the-job
requirement, you will need to meet the following commitments:
- To be enrolled, you must present the Application, Learning Contract, and a copy of your unofficial transcript before you can be enrolled in COMM 489.
Forms to have completed and submit to course instructor: