Participating in an internship is a great way to put classroom learning into practical experience. While engaged in the supportive environment of an internship, you can test career goals, enhance professional skills, develop self-reliance, self-esteem, and responsibility. Furthermore, these opportunities encourage networking with professionals and will provide increased marketability for employment after graduation.
Below are your two options for earning experiential credits. Please meet with your academic advisor before making a final decision regarding which option is best for you.
PRS 477: Public Relations Internship
Requirements
- Public Relations majors only
- Prerequisite: PRS 340
- Permission of instructor and application required
- Internship must be approved by Public Relations coordinator
- Special procedures for summer internships
Logistics
- Public Relations Internship
- Supervised experience in public relations with weekly class meeting
- Minimum of 120 hours (3 credits) or 240 hours (6 credits)
- 3 or 6 credits (Graded)
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Contact
- Professor Regina Bell
- rbell@uri.edu
- 401.874.2857
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ITR302/304: Field Experience & Seminar
Requirements
- 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Minimum 60 credits prior to internship
- Available free elective credits
- Good academic and social standing
Logistics
- ITR 302 Field Experience: 3-12 credits (S/U grade)
- ITR 304 Seminar: 3 credits (letter grade)
- Seminar is asynchronous online via Brightspace
Contact
Explore Past Internship Opportunities
The following list is a SAMPLE of placements in which students have participated for experiential credits. This list is not exhaustive.
Rhode Island Internships
- Southern RI Chamber of Commerce
- Rhode Island Monthly Magazine
- New Harbor Group
- WaterFire Providence
- Alashan Cashmere
Out-Of-State Internships
- Campbell Soup Company
- Boston Celtics
- Barstool Sports
- Chasen Creative Media
Sources: ITR Enrollment Data from Spring 2017-Summer 2024