JR 253 - Journalism - Internship

Description
This course is designed for students who are seeking an internship in a field related to their future career in multimedia journalism. This could include working as an intern in any of the following areas of interest: newspapers, radio or television stations, or public relations organizations. Students can earn 2 credit hours which would require 8 hours per week of work. The instruction will be provided by internship supervisors at the internship site.

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 8
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop a process for finding an internship in her/his area of interest.

2. Define personal learning outcomes for the internship experience and demonstrate achievement of those learning outcomes.

3. Work well in teams and with others.

4. Manage time effectively.
Course Outline:
I. Introduction

A. Contact internship coordinator at GRCC

B. Confirm internship

C. Attend internship meeting with internship coordinator at GRCC

D. Review “Student Internship Report” form

II. Work all required hours

III. Have employer complete the “Student Internship Report” form

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Work Experience - 100%
Mandatory Course Components:
Student Internship Report Form - Employer/Supervisor evaluation of the student
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Internship - 1:4-6
Total Internship Hours Per Week: 8
People Soft Course ID Number: 100727
Course CIP Code: 09.04
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Language & Thought
Discipline: JR
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
None

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250228T14:44:14
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030