Student Opportunities in Communication
At SVSU, classroom learning is only part of a student's education. Experiencing real life situations; sharing knowledge, leadership and skills; working with professionals and in real life settings; are part of what it means to experience the communications field first hand. These experiences through , and organizations give our students an advantage before they enter the workplace.
Communication Internships, Field Work & Co-ops
As a communication major you have the opportunity to gain professional work experience by participating in an internship. Students can earn 3 college credits for COMM 494. Some internships include pay. Opportunities are available in:
- Community Relations (WNEM-TV 5)
- Programming (WNEM-TV 5)
- Business/Marketing (Bay Health Systems)
- Sports Information (SVSU)
- Public Relations (Bay Area Chamber of Commerce)
- Public Relations (Visiting Nurses Association)
Student Organizations
Through student organizations, such as Communication Guild , Forensics Club and Lambda Pi Eta , you can enrich your SVSU experience by getting more involved with the communication department.
The Communication Guild
Sponsors a number of events each academic year including the annual Sims Public Speaking Contest. In the past the Communication Guild has also organized student trips to meet with communication professionals in Chicago and to attend the annual meeting of the National Communication Association.
The Forensics Club
Has participated in the forensics and debate competitions for the past two years. They placed 2nd at the State Novice Forensics Tournament. Some of the categories in forensics include extemporaneous, prose interpretation, persuasion, dramatic interpretation, informative speaking, and poetry interpretation, after dinner speaking, rhetorical criticism and dramatic duo interpretation.
Lamda Pi Eta
Communication honor society