JOUR 4894 - Journalism Internship
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41168,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Adam Earnheardt
Email: acearnheardt@ysu.edu
Course Description
4894. Journalism Internship. Application of journalism skills through supervised work experience. Students complete a minimum of 180 work hours. Internship placement is selective. May require travel. Prereq.: junior standing, 2.0 GPA, and special approval required, OR special approval required. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose One | N/A | N/A | N/A |
There are no required readings for this course.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours; remember to complete weekly email check-ins (Fridays by 5:00 PM) | |
| 8/31 | Create LinkedIn profile; create “connection” with me | |
| 9/7 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 9/14 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 9/21 | Mid-term LinkedIn check, tell me what updates you’ve made | |
| 9/28 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 10/5 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 10/12 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 10/19 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 10/26 | Mid-term LinkedIn check, tell me what updates you’ve made | |
| 11/2 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 11/9 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 11/16 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 11/23 | Complete internship responsibilities and hours | |
| 11/30 | Journal, portfolio, supervisor evaluation, final reflection paper due | |
| 12/7 | My evaluation of your internship experience; final grades submitted to registrar |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.