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Internships

Communication Internships provide a valuable opportunity to apply the communication skills you’ve developed through university coursework in real-world professional settings.
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Internship Requirements

  • All Communication students must complete at least one university-approved internship to graduate.
  • Additional non-credit internships are strongly encouraged to develop skills, gain hands-on experience, and enhance career prospects.
  • To receive credit, students must complete the COMM 498R Internship Course while actively interning.

COMM 498R: Internship Course

This course is designed to help students stay on track and maximize their internship experience. Course requirements include:

  • Setting personal goals and tracking progress through scheduled check-ins.
  • Completing a self-evaluation to reflect on learning and growth.
  • Receiving a supervisor evaluation assessing workplace performance.

Important: Both evaluations must be submitted to receive course and internship credit. Students who quit or are terminated from their internship will not receive credit.

How to Apply for Internship Credit

1. Secure an Internship Offer

You must have a formal job offer before applying for credit. Review the Internship Requirements to ensure your position qualifies.

2. Submit the Internship Approval Form

  • Log into iPlan, select “Create an Internship Request”, and apply for 1 or 2 credits.
  • Provide a clear job description, including details of your supervisor’s communication-related training and their role in overseeing your work.
  • If your employer has not previously hosted BYU-Idaho interns, they may need to complete a Master Agreement with the university.

3. Wait for Approval

Your application will go through multiple approval stages:

Internship Office → Professor Emily Russell (Comm Department) → University Approval

Processing times vary, so be patient and respond promptly to any requests for additional information.

4. Add COMM 498R to Your Schedule

Once approved, you will receive authorization to register for COMM 498R. If you are off-track, Student Records & Registration may need to add it for you.

Additional Notes

  • Nontraditional internships (remote, on-campus, international, or entrepreneurial) may require extra paperwork and approval time.
  • Any changes to your internship (start/end dates, schedule, compensation, etc.) must be reported to Professor Emily Russell and the Internship Office immediately.
  • Respect the process—rudeness, impatience, or entitlement could affect your COMM 498R grade.

Need Help?

Internship Office
Phone: 208.496.9827
Email: internships@byui.edu

Technical Support
Help Desk: 208.496.9000
Email: BSC IT Help