Capstone II: Adv Internship PR

Prerequisite: COMM 501 and COMM 517 and COMM 518 and COMM 519; and a cumulative GPA of 3.0; and 24-27 completed credits in MA in Public Relations degree This graduate course allows students to practice public relations in a real-world setting. Students work with professionals in public relations firms, advertising firms, communication departments within government, educational, non-profit or for-profit entities. Students may choose to work within the BSU Media Lab. Graduate internships require a minimum of 135 on-site contact hours on communication professional related tasks, professional and academic supervision. Students work with their professor for ongoing support and complete key readings and reflections throughout the internship placement. Students complete a comprehensive report on their internship experience at the conclusion of the experience. Offered annually.