Internship Registration and Syllabi

Frequently Asked Questions

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  How do I know if my internship counts for credit?

  In short: your internship must be related to your emphasis (not sales), supervised by someone with a communications background, provide you with the hours necessary to receive credit, and not be directly with relatives. The graphic below outlines the exact requirements. If you’ve looked through this and still aren’t sure, feel free to email comms_internship@byu.edu to ask or schedule a time to meet with Nicole.

  *Due to COIVD-19, remote work will also qualify for credit. Additionally, the minimum required hours to pass COMMS 496R is 168, not 280, and 42 hours to pass COMMS 399R, not 70.

  

  

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  What if my internship starts mid-semester?

  You can start an internship at any time during the year. If you will not be able to complete the required number of hours (168 for COMMS 496R, 70 for COMMS 399R) during the semester you begin your internship, you may be eligible to receive a T-Grade (scroll up to “T-Grade Information” see the guidelines!). Be sure to reach out to our office through comms_internship@byu.edu to make the necessary arrangements.

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  What are the prerequisites for COMMS 496R

  Each emphasis has different prerequisites for COMMS 496R. Look at the graphic below to see what your emphasis requires!

  

  

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  Why won't the internship application let me apply for Spring-Summer when my internship will extend over both terms

  The system is set up so that you can only apply for spring OR summer. If your internship will extend over both semesters, register for spring term and talk to Nicole about getting a T-Grade so that you can continue the class through the summer.

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  What's the difference between COMMS 496R and COMMS 399R

  In short, COMMS 496R is required for graduation for NM, AD, and PR students. It’s a 4-credit class that requires 168 hours of work over the semester/term. COMMS 399R is required for graduation from the Comms Studies major, but is also available for students in any emphasis who may not yet be eligible for COMMS 496R. It is only 1-credit, and it requires 42 hours of work over the semester/term.