Internships and Employment The Internship Program Many students have found that the internship experience is one of hte most important parts of their IUP education. The department faculty are committed to making the internship a priority. Indeed, an internship is required. The internship is an opportunity for juniors and seniors to work in their field of choice while receiving university credit. Students can receive 6, 9, or 12 credits for an internship and may either find their own sites or choose from many resources identified by the department. Students have found internships at radio and TV stations, magazines, graphic design firms, prmotion agencies, training departments of private corporations and hospitals, and many more. Students typically intern in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the Washington DC areas. For more information, visit the Department Internship page. Practicum Another significant opportunity for students in Communications Media are practicums. Students have found the practicum experience to be a wonderful way to gain professional experience. Practicums offer students the opportunity to work with professors on university and private projects such as the production of brochures, promotional videos, and computerized training modules Students may perform projects on either volunteer or credited basis. Credits are awarded through the practicum program. Practicum opportunities also include, but are not limited to: work at campus-related facilities and offices such as WIUP-TV, WIUP-FM, The Penn, Media Relations and Community Affairs, Admissions, and Media Resources.