Internships help Communication majors explore some of the ways they can apply their knowledge and training before they graduate.
Many internship students discover that they love a particular industry or type of job, helping them better define what they want to do after graduation. Just as important, some students find that the job they thought they wanted is not a good fit for them after interning in that setting. That experience helps them adjust their post-graduation plans.
The Greater Milwaukee area is big and diverse and provides an array of potential internship opportunities for students. As part of their professional development, we encourage our students to draw upon both UWM and personal resources to develop professionally or locate suitable internships, including:
Depending on the internship, the role can be paid or unpaid. However, whether paid or not, internships are a valuable way to build a resume before graduation.
- Enrolling in COMMUN 298 Internship in Communication or COMMUN 698 Internship in Communication in the Communication course list of the catalog.
- Networking through friends and family and their connections
- Networking through student organizations or professional organizations
- Using job boards and other online sites where internships are posted
- Connecting with the UWM’s Office of Student Experience and Talent for resume assistance, interviewing tips, internship and job postings and more
- Networking with alums of your program via Panthers Connect and asking questions about their internship experiences.
Communication majors and minors can explore careers by participating in internships. Students can intern independently or earn three credits by taking COMMUN 698 (offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters). The communication internship class is designed to support professional development while bridging class content with work experiences.
Frequently asked questions about internships can be found here. Additionally, you can contact Dr. Luke Youngvorst, the Undergraduate Internship Director, with questions about communication internships.