CMM 430: Social Media Internship

Social Media Intern (Fall 2025 semester) with UNE Office of Communications under Curry Stover.

UNE Course Description: An internship is a high impact learning experience where knowledge and theory from students’ program of study are integrated with shadowing, volunteering, or paid employment with a private company, not-for-profit organization or government agency toward the intentional development of transferable knowledge, skills and abilities and practical application of professional competencies. Prior to registering for the class, students must work with the Internship Coordinator and course instructor to identify, apply for, and secure an internship. In addition to the hands-on experiential learning that occurs at the internship site, students attend class to discuss the experience, reflect on their learning, and explore ways the internship extends course-based learning. Through guidance, support and regular feedback from the mentor and the course instructor, students learn and practice their internship position and achieve their learning objectives.

Personal Course Description: This course lets me step out of the classroom and gain real experience in a professional setting. Throughout the semester, I take on meaningful work for my internship site, build career skills, and learn what day-to-day life in the field actually looks like. I’m responsible for staying organized, checking in with my supervisor, and reflecting on my progress through weekly assignments. By the end of the course, I walk away with new skills, professional connections, and a better idea of the career direction I want to pursue.