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Internship courses are designed to provide Communication students with practical experience. In the bachelor's program, internships may be taken at the beginning of one's studies (COMMUN 298) or during the junior and senior years (COMMUN 698). In the Masters' program internships (COMMUN 998) should be taken near the end of the degree program. Internship experience's are intended to: introduce students to the workplace; assist students in career choice and development decisions, and help bridge the gap between formal education and the professional work world.

Where can I do my internship?

Internship opportunities are available in local non-profit and for-profit organizations. Internships may be paid or unpaid. There are also opportunities which may involve relocation to the organization or to a branch site, such as, Walt Disney World in Florida or Greenpeace. Former COMMUN 298 and 698 students have worked for a a variety of internship sponsors including:

  • March of Dimes
  • U.S. Senator Russ Feingold
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Coldwell Banker
  • Junior Achievement
  • 620 WTMJ Newsradio
  • Kohler Company
  • National MS Society
  • Summerfest
  • Zeppos & Associates, Inc.
  • Elmbrook School District
  • Direct Supply
  • City of Milwaukee
  • Six Flags Theme Parks

Download a list of Wisconsin Fortune 500 companies that offer internships. This list includes the company title, location, and a link to the career page on company website which lists employment/internship opportunities available at the company. ( Excel, pdf 93k ).

For additional information, contact:

Jack Johnson, Ph.D.
Department of Communication
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone: 414-229-5095
Fax: 414-229-3859
Email: johnson@uwm.edu

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