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Sign up to receive messages from the SJGC Canvas by sending your name and FAMU.edu email address to Ms. Ranata Hughes at ranata.hughes@famu.edu. Once your email address is added to Canvas, you will receive an email invitation labeled “Course Invitation” from “Instructure Canvas.” Open the email, click the button labeled “Get Started/Accept Invite” and sign-in to Canvas.

Questions? Contact:

Ms. Ranata HughesInternship CoordinatorEmail: ranata.hughes@famu.eduOffice Phone: (850) 412-5395

 

 

Internship Opportunities

Explore internship opportunities that that help you gain hands-on experience and build professional skills

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Global Remote Internships

Florida A&M University's School of Journalism & Graphic Communication has partnered with 'The Intern Group' to offer SJGC students guaranteed, credit-eligible remote internships with vetted organizations around the world. 

 

SJGC Internship Qualifications & Requirements for a Credited Internship

  • GRA 3940 Graphics Internship Course
    (3 Credit Hours)

    Graphic Design Majors

  • MMC 4945 Internship Course
    (1 Credit Hour)

    Journalism and Public Relations Majors

Get Credit for Internships!

  • SJGC qualifications and requirements for receiving course credits for internships include:

    ► Students must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA and junior status.

    ► Students must register for the SJGC internship course.

    ► Students must read the syllabus, select a legitimate internship that relates to their major, and prepare a cover letter and resume. 

    ► Students must get their cover letter and resume reviewed by Ms. Hughes, or another SJGC professor, prior to sending it out to employers.

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  • ► Student can only intern with a legitimate company or organization that meets the following qualifications:  

    1. The company/organization must be registered, licensed and/or certified.

    2.The company/organization must have been in existence for at least three years.

    3. The company/organization must have an on-site supervisor who specializes in the student’s area of study to work with the student.

    4. The company/organization’s internship offering must relate to the student’s major.

    5. The company/organization must comply with all SJGC/university policies, complete and sign the mandatory internship agreement form at the beginning of the semester, and submit an evaluation form at the end of the semester.

     

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Once Hired As An Intern:
  • The student must fill out all internship forms, documenting who their internship field supervisor is and what company or organization they are interning with.

  • The student may work a minimum of 15 hours per a week and a maximum of 20 hours aper week 

  • All forms must be returned or emailed to Ms. Ranata Hughes (Office 4038, SJGC 4th floor, or ranata.hughes@famu.edu).

  • The student must follow all SJGC, university, and corporate company rules and successfully complete their internship in order to earn credit.