JOUR 597 - Internship in Mass Communications Course Application

JOUR 597 - Internship in Mass Communications

Course Application
Thank you for your interest in the Internship in Mass Communications course. Please read the following information closely.

It is important that you read the requirements on https://bit.ly/sjmc-credit-internships for all the necessary details on internships before beginning this application. Not all internships are suitable for SJMC majors in this course.

If your internship meets the course requirements, you will receive an override and then an email with information on how to register for the class. Don't worry, the class won't fill up before you register.

Please collect the following documents prior to beginning your application: your job description, job offer and supervisor signature form. They are required to complete this application.

NOTES:
- If you cannot complete this entire form in one sitting, please hit the "Save" button at the bottom of the page in order to save your work before returning.
- Please double-check that all attachments are included before submitting your application.
- This course is only available to SJMC majors at this time.
Student Information

Please complete the following
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Please enter your Carolina Card ID number (It starts with a letter of the alphabet and is on the back of your ID card.)*
(e.g., X12345678)
USC email address (Not personal email address)*
student@email.sc.edu
Please enter your phone number (cell phone preferred)*

Area CodePhone Number
Personal email address (i.e., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.)*
student@gmail.com
Please select your major*

AdvertisingBroadcast JournalismJournalismMass CommunicationsPublic RelationsSports MediaVisual Communications
Please indicate your class year*

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorOther
Who is your Academic Advisor?
Required Documents

The following three documents are required for your application.
Please upload a copy of your JOB DESCRIPTION (bulleted list of job duties) that has been provided by your employer/supervisor. *

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Please upload a copy of your JOB/INTERNSHIP OFFER from your supervisor. This document should be an official, signed letter or email that includes your internship start/end dates, any hourly wages, and the number of hours you will work per week. *

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Please upload a signed and completed copy of the SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE FORM. Do not submit the form without a signature (written or electronic) . *

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The Supervisor Signature Form can be found here.
Internship Information
Please give the name of the organization for which you will be interning *
Organization's Website URL *
www.abccompany.com
Please give the organization's physical address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Will you be completing this internship in person or remotely?*

In personRemotelyHybrid (partially in person & partially remote)
During which session will you be enrolling in the course and completing your internship? (Please see academic calendar for drop/add and course dates) (NOTE: Your internship work hours must be completed during the same semester in which you are enrolled in the class.)*

Summer 2025- Course Dates: May 12th-July 31st: Application deadline: May 7 at 5:00p.m.Fall 2025- Course Dates: August 19th-December 6: Application deadline: August 12th at 5:00p.m.Spring 2026- Course Dates: January 12th-April 28th: Application deadline: January 5th at 5:00p.m.
Please enter your approximate internship start date *

MonthDayYear
Please enter your approximate internship end date *

MonthDayYear
Are you graduating the semester you intend to take this course?

YesNo
How many total hours will you be working over the course of the semester? (NOTE: The minimum number of hours must be equal to or greater than 140 and should be completed by the last day of class.)*
(total should equal 140 or more)
What will your hourly wage be? (Your internship does not have to be paid in order to qualify for the course.)*
(i.e., 10 for $10/hour. Please list "0" if unpaid internship.)
Please upload any additional internship documentation (Optional)

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Supervisor Information

(Note: If your supervisor changes during your internship, please notify the course instructor with the new supervisor's name and contact information.)
Please enter your supervisor's name *

First NameLast Name
Please enter your supervisor's job title*
Please enter your supervisor's email address (We use this email address for communications to your supervisor from the school.)*
example@companyname.com
Please enter a contact number for your supervisor*

Area CodePhone Number
Student Requirements for JOUR 597

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The following criteria are required of all students enrolled in the JOUR 597 course:
- Work at least 140 hours by the end of the semester at the internship organization
- Attend a required class orientation meeting
- Turn in the following assignments as scheduled in the course syllabus:
  - Weekly journal entries from the internship detailing student’s experiences
  - A written paper based on an interview with the intern supervisor
  - A midterm progress report to be completed by both the intern and the supervisor
  - A final paper
  - Student and employer final evaluations to be submitted electronically
Notes:
- All course assignments and the 140 hours of work must be completed by the last day of class.
- Your course work and internship hours must be completed during the same semester.
- JOUR 597 is a three-credit-hour course and tuition must be paid accordingly. If you are approved for and added to the class, you are responsible for paying any fees prior to their deadlines. Missing tuition deadlines may cause you to be dropped from the class by the university.
  - For information on tuition costs, visit the Bursar’s Office.
  - For financial aid questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Please type your full name below to acknowledge your understanding of these requirements.*
First Name Last Name
If you have any questions about the course or this application, please contact

Professor Jacqueline Keisler: keislejm@mailbox.sc.edu
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JOUR 597 - Internship in Mass Communications

Student Information

Required Documents

Internship Information

Supervisor Information

Student Requirements for JOUR 597