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Internship Credit

The Department of Communication Studies offers COMM 4800: Communication Internship, which allows students to receive course credit for completing an internship. The department's student internship program is designed to provide you with practical training and an opportunity to use the skills you are developing in your Communication Studies courses. It is also a chance for UNT to show the community the quality of students we have on campus. Thus, as you participate in the program you should always remember that you are not only selling yourself, but you are representing the department and the university as well. Many students are offered full-time positions based on the success of their internship experiences.

How to Apply & Complete COMM 4800 Internship

You must be a COMM major with a COMM GPA and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to qualify for an internship. You must also be a junior or senior by credits.

  1. Secure an internship. You can find internship opportunities yourself or filter through options listed on this page.
  2. Fill out the Internship Application and email it to Lori.Byers@unt.edu.
  3. Begin working with the company and fulfilling the requirements of the internship, listed below:
    1. Work a minimum of 150 hours for an organization
    2. Keep a journal of time and work duties, to be turned in to Dr. Byers
    3. Write a paper about the organization you will be working for, to be turned in to Dr. Byers. You and Dr. Byers will discuss the topic of your paper after you gain some experience working in the organization.
    4. Ensure your supervisor provides feedback to Dr. Byers near the end of the internship as directed
  4. Turn in your journal and paper to Dr. Byers during the final week of the term.

Based upon the journal, paper, and supervisor evaluation, you will receive a letter grade, e.g. A, B, etc., for the internship course.

Internships Currently Accepting Applications

Recently available internships are posted below. This page is updated regularly with new internship opportunities. You can see the date an internship was added to this page below the description. Applications may close once interviews commence or once a position is filled.

Interning at a posted internship will not grant credit unless the student goes through the COMM 4800 Internship processed shown above. 

Marketing
Tarrant County 9-1-1 District - Communications Intern
The Tarrant County 9-1-1 District is seeking a paid, part-time Communications Intern for their Fort Worth office. The intern will assist with creating and disseminating public education information. The application closes on September 19. 
Posted September 9, 2025

 

Recurring Internship Opportunities

Internships listed below may accept applications throughout the year or may have opportunities available every semester/year.

Interning at a posted internship will not grant credit unless the student goes through the COMM 4800 Internship processed shown above. 

Public Relations
Bolt PR - Public Relations Internship
Bolt PR, a remote public relations company, is seeking public relations interns, with opportunities available in spring, summer, and fall semesters. Interns will write releases, assist with social media planning and campaign development, and more. This is an internship for college credit only and must be completed in conjunction with a college internships course like COMM 4800. You must be available to work twelve hours a week for the duration of the semester.
Social Media
Bolt PR - Digital Marketing Internship
Bolt PR, a remote public relations company, is seeking digital marketing interns, with opportunities available in spring, summer, and fall semesters. Interns will write posts and copy, create graphics, and otherwise assist with social media campaigns. This is an internship for college credit only and must be completed in conjunction with a college internships course like COMM 4800. You must be available to work twelve hours a week for the duration of the semester.
Communication
Texas Democrats Intern Bank
The Texas Democrats have an internship resume bank open for those interested in work on democratic campaigns, with an option to indicate interest in work in communication. If your application matches the criteria a campaign is looking for, your resume will be sent for their consideration, and you may be contacted to formally apply or interview for a position.
Marketing
Make-A-Wish - Marketing & Communications Internship
Make-A-Wish North Texas in Dallas, TX offers a marketing and communications internship each spring, summer, and fall. Responsibilities include writing stories, spotlights, press releases, and articles, as well as working with the marketing team on campaigns and events. Application details are available on their internships page.