ENGL 315 - Professional Writing Internship

1 to 3 Credits

Gives students an opportunity to apply writing theory to a work environment and to gain practical experience in writing on the job. Working for an organization participating in the Internship Program, students perform 40 hours of writing-related duties over the course of the semester for 1 credit, 80 hours for 2 credits, and 120 hours for 3 credits. Interns are evaluated by a supervisor at the host organization, keep a weekly log of their experiences, and write a final report to the instructor, summarizing and evaluating their internship experience.Prerequisites: ENGL 131 or equivalent or a bachelor’s degree, and at least 9 credits in Professional Writing courses