This section is set up to provide you with the information that will guide you through the process of this internship program. In the course of the internship, please:

Intern's course requirements

Depending whether the intern is in Internship in Communication I (04:192:369) or Internship in Communication II (04:192:370), he or she is expected to complete the following requirements to earn credit(s).

3 Credits (Comm Intern I - 369):
• A minimum of 100 hours worked.
• A brief description of the internship site and responsibilities.
• Updates on the internship.
• Participation in an on-line discussion.
• An updated resume including the internship experience.
• A portfolio written on their experience in their internship
• A letter of evaluation from the internship supervisor.

1, 2 or 3 Credits (Comm Intern II -  370):
• Work minimum number of hours based on credits applied for (120 hours = 3 credits; 80 hours = 2 credits; 40 hours = 1 credit)

• A portfolio describing the internship experience.
• A letter of evaluation from the internship supervisor.

Internship supervisor guidelines for evaluating interns

The students enrolled in the internship program are evaluated and graded on the successful completion of the course requirements. Each student is required to write assignments that help them reflect on their experience in the internship as it relates to what they are learning and want to learn about an area of Communication.

The internship supervisor writes a letter of evaluation that helps the student understand their performance during the internship. The supervisor does not assign the course grade but plays an important role in helping the student understand their strengths and areas for improvement. The intern appreciates (and needs) detailed feedback about their performance from their internship site. The Communication Department also needs to know that the intern completed at least the minimum required hours. Should the situation warrant, the internship supervisor should make clear to the Dept. of Communication Internship Coordinator what aspects of their comments can and cannot be shared with the intern.

We would also like any comments on what to continue and what to improve about the internship program.

Letter of evaluation guidelines

The letter of evaluation should address the following questions:

□ Did the student work at least 100 hours at the internship site? How many total?
□ What are the strengths of the student's performance in the internship?
□ What are the weaknesses of the student's performance in the internship?
□ What specific contributions did the student make to the work environment?
□ What suggestions do you have for the student about their future employment?
□ What projections do you make about the student's career?
□ As an internship supervisor, what comments do you have about participating in the Internship experience?
□ As an internship supervisor, what suggestions do you have for working together with the Rutgers' Communication Department to make the Internship experience valuable for all involved?

The internship coordinator must be able to verify the authenticity of the letter.

Please prepare the evaluation letter on letter head and in PDF format if you are going to email it.  All letters need to include your signature. Please provide the intern with a copy of the letter so that they receive feedback on their performance.

Email the letter (in PDF Format) to:

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Mail the letter to:

Connie Pascal
Internship in Communication Coordinator
Department of Communication
School of Communication & Information

Rutgers University
4 Huntington St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071
Fax: 732-932-3756