SOJMC Internship Process: Requirements and Steps
Discover the Southern Ohio Journalist and Mass Communication (SOJMC) internship process in three steps: understanding the internship requirements, exploring the course specifications, and completing the necessary forms. Learn about the internship credit system, work hour breakdown, and the flexibility offered in internship types and locations. Explore the purpose of internships, what they offer, and the steps involved in getting internship credit. Find out how to get jobs in your profession, gain professional experience, and develop vital connections through internships. Take advantage of this comprehensive guide to navigate the SOJMC internship journey effectively.
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Get Ready for your INTERNSHIP The 3--step SOJMC Internship Process
1. SOJMC requirements for an internship 2. Hear from the MU Career Education Center Welcome 3. 3-step process for getting internship credit 4. Answer your questions
Please complete the internship interest form INTERNSHIP Interest Internship Interest Form For employers that contact the SOJMC Announce new internship opportunities.
SOJMC INTERNSHIP What is the internship requirement?
Teach you how to get jobs in your profession Provide you professional experience for your resume Purpose of the INTERNSHIP requirement Give you experience being in a work environment Help you make connections for job references Offer you the chance to practice your skills
1. 100 hours of work = 1 hour of credit 2. 300 hours to graduate (3 credits) INTERNSHIP Course Requirements 3. Can break-up hours in 100 hour increments over multiple terms 4. Up to 6 credit hours (600 hours) can count toward your SOJMC degree
1. Can be done anywhere 2. Can be done any time of the year INTERNSHIP Course Requirements 3. Can be any type of mass communication related work 4. Can be virtual, in-person or a blend
1. 75% of work must be related to mass communication INTERNSHIP Course Requirements 2. Must be able to produce 1 mass communication sample for every 30 hours worked 3. Must get approval to be enroll
1. Get an internship 2. Apply for internship credit 3. Complete the internship course 3-Step INTERNSHIP Process
STEP 1 You must get an INTERNSHIP We do not assign interns to employers
MU CAREER EDUCATION CENTER Guest Speakers: Erin Lafon, Coordinator/Employer Relations with MU Career Education Center Ashley Vanderpool, Career Education Specialist
Step 1: Get an Internship Step 1: Get an Internship Help finding an INTERNSHIP SOJMC Interns website (Link in chat) https://www.marshall.edu/sojmc-interns/welcome/interns/
Professors Step 1: Get an Internship Step 1: Get an Internship Past SOJMC interns SOJMC Alumni Work your INTERNSHIP connections Family and friends LinkedIn, Indeed and other websites SOJMC Internship Coordinator Dr. Allyson Goodman CB 121a goodman4@marshall.edu 304-696-6025
What you need to apply Resume Portfolio Step 1: Get an Internship Step 1: Get an Internship How you apply Online Website, LinkedIn, Indeed Email Phone call Career Fair Professional events Applying for an INTERNSHIP
Prepare for an interview Practice interview question Dress professionally Be on early Bring or link portfolio and resumes Step 1: Get an Internship Step 1: Get an Internship Interviewing for an INTERNSHIP Interview follow-up Say thank you Follow-up email on progress
STEP 2 You must enroll in INTERNSHIP Course You can not enroll yourself in the course
Step 2: Apply for Credit Step 2: Apply for Credit 1. Complete an internship application Getting credit for an INTERNSHIP 2. Get it signed
Step 2: Apply for Credit Step 2: Apply for Credit Getting credit for an INTERNSHIP 1. Submit application for approval to the Internship Coordinator 2. Get permission to enroll
STEP 3 INTERNSHIP is a Course You must be in course when working
Show up for work early Step 3: Get Internship Credit Dress appropriately Ask questions when confused Working an INTERNSHIP Show initiative Be willing to do what is needed Take advantage of opportunities to learn
Submit 3 quarterly reports Respond to prompts from classmates Step 3: Get Internship Credit Step 3: Get Internship Credit Schedule a Midterm meeting with Supervisor Internship Coordinator YOU In the INTERNSHIP Course Submit your 4th and final report Reflection paper - length based on hours taken Portfolio of internship work number of pieces based on hours taken Supervisor Final Evaluation = 50% of grade
2 kinds of INTERNSHIPS ONE YOU GET CLASS CREDIT ONE YOU LOVE AND LEARN Easy to get Harder to get Cost nothing to do Might cost more to do Requires you to teach yourself Adds to your professional knowledge Minimal contribution to your resume Launches your career
How do you get an INTERNSHIP you LOVE Start EARLY Start EARLY
