The Department of Journalism offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit for completing an internship. A minimum of 120 hours is required at the internship in order to earn 3 credits in a given semester. A student may complete a maximum of two 3-credit internships as part of a bachelor's degree program, but only 3 credits may come from the Department of Journalism.

Current students:

• Getting Started
• Student/Employer Internship Agreement
• Join the University of Memphis Department of Journalism group on LinkedIn to see opportunities available, or visit the University's e-Recruiting site.
• Talk with your advisor for help writing resumes and cover letters and preparing for interviews, or visit the University of Memphis Career Services.
• Student's Evaluation of Site

Employers:

• Students may earn up to 3 credit hours for serving an internship (120+ hours) and completing the Department of Journalism's internship class (offered every semester).
• Formulate an internship description for the position needing filled. The internship must offer the opportunity for students to enhance their professional preparation or expand their career opportunities. The experience must contain meaningful, professional learning experiences.
• Join the University of Memphis Department of Journalism group on LinkedIn to post the internship announcement or email Dr. Erin Willis for further assistance.
• We advertise all internship positions in the following ways once we receive your position description: post them electronically to LinkedIn and Facebook, and email to students within the related concentration (e.g., news, advertising, public relations).
• A Quality Internship Program: Guidelines
• Evaluation of Intern by Site Supervisor