Communication Internship
With UND's Communication Internship course, apply classroom knowledge and build your career while earning 1–3 credits — open to Communication/Journalism majors and non-majors with approval.
To begin the registration process, complete the internship form provided by the UND Communication Department at the link above. The Communication internship coordinator will review it and reach out with the next steps.
| Course Title | COMM 497: Communication Internship |
|---|---|
| Credits | 1 to 3 (each credit hour is equal to 50 internship hours) |
| Pre-requisites | Students must secure an approved internship prior to enrollment. Instructor's consent required. |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Estimated time to complete | 3 to 9 months |
| Cost |
Tuition is $384.88 per credit. Note: on July 19, 2025, the undergraduate tuition rate will increase to $407.97 per credit following a university-wide tuition rate change. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
Why Take This Communication Internship Course?
COMM 497: Communication Internship offers a flexible opportunity to earn academic credit while working in a professional communication or journalism setting. Open to juniors and seniors, this course is ideal for those seeking real-world experience, portfolio development, or to fulfill UND’s experiential learning requirement for Communication/Journalism majors. Internship must be approved by the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Joonghwa Lee prior to registration.
Whether you’re developing a portfolio, exploring your career path, or completing an experiential learning requirement, this internship course gives you the flexibility to gain meaningful experience while earning up to 3 credits per semester — and up to 6 credits total.
How do I secure a communication internship?
You can search for internships through a variety of online resources, or you can create your own opportunity. The possibilities are endless! Here are a few ideas:
Current employer: Ask your supervisor if you can develop an ongoing campaign to promote your organization through traditional and new media platforms.
New Opportunities: Approach a new organization in your preferred career field. Can you assist with their outreach programs (i.e. representing the company at trade shows)? Can you redevelop their website? How can you use your personal strengths to tailor an internship?
Online Resources: Check out the UND Career Services website for internship opportunities and more!
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
