Internships
–Alexa Keenan, BS 2015
We encourage technical writing & communication majors to complete an internship after junior year or during senior year. Internships give you a real-world opportunity to contribute to the success of a business or organization while gaining hands-on experience to enhance your formal education. It can also help you build your professional network and secure a job after graduation!
Academic skill areas for technical communication internships:
- Writing and editing
- Conducting research in science, technology, or legal issues and public policy
- Working on computer applications, websites, graphics, and visual presentations
- Participating in organizational or intercultural communication strategies
- Participating in information design and project management
- Developing communication materials for government, education, business, scientific and technical fields, or other related fields
You have two options for internships: a 3-credit approved internship or a non-credit internship. For credit, you can enroll in Internship in Technical Writing & Communication (WRIT 3896), the 3-credit internship course that fulfills a technical writing & communication major elective. The internship position must be approved by Internship Coordinator & Instructor Barb Horvath before you register for WRIT 3896.
If you are doing an unpaid internship, you should consider applying for the CLA Undergraduate Internship Scholarship.
–Carah Kucharski, BS 2014