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COMS 4378. Internship In Communication Studies. 3 Hours.

Students apply communication theories and concepts to real-world experiences through an internship or other approved work-based setting, including current employment or volunteer roles. Students are responsible for identifying and securing their own placement. The course emphasizes critical reflection and the integration of prior coursework, with a focus on applying theory to practice through written analysis. Assignments are designed to deepen understanding of communication in applied contexts by drawing from previously learned models, concepts, and research.
Prerequisite: At least junior standing, 12 COMS hours completed, and approval of the Chair.

Department of Communication Studies

https://catalog.shsu.edu/undergraduate/colleges-academic-departments/humanities-social-sciences/communication-studies/
Communication Studies is a modern field rooted in the ancient discipline of rhetoric, which examined how language and symbols shape thought, persuasion, and human connection. The program examines how individuals and groups create, share, and interpret messages across a variety of contexts and channels. Students study interpersonal, group, intercultural, family, organizational, public, and mediated communication while gaining practical skills that prepare them for careers in business, law, government, education, media, and non-profit sectors. By mastering communication strategies, students learn how effective communication strengthens relationships, shapes culture, influences public opinion, enhances leadership, and contributes to professional success.