Journalism Internship

JOURN X 417

Advanced Journalism Certificate students acquire real-world experience while earning academic credit. For more information about prerequisites and the application process, email journalism@uclaextension.edu or call (310) 825-7093.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Independent Study/Internship
Starting at $695.00
As few as 12 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Work a minimum of 90 hours during one quarter and earn 3 units of elective credit toward the Journalism Certificate
  • Acquire guidance from a UCLA Extension journalism instructor who monitors the internship to ensure a substantive learning experience

About this course:

Internships are an important first step in resume building, developing a professional network, and getting your foot in the door. The Journalism Internship course offers Journalism Certificate students in advanced standing an opportunity to acquire real-world experience, providing a crucial link between the classroom and the field. Interns work a minimum of 90-hours during one quarter and earn three units of elective credit toward the Journalism Certificate. Journalism Certificate students use research skills to secure their own internship. A UCLA Extension journalism instructor monitors the internship throughout to ensure a substantive learning experience. Students must earn a passing grade of "B" or better to receive credit. For more information about prerequisites and the application process, email journalism@uclaextension.edu or call (310) 825-7093.
Prerequisites

Open to students who have established candidacy in the Journalism Certificate and have completed 50% of the program's curriculum, including the following prerequisite courses: JOURN X 462 Media Law and Ethics, JOURN X 440.1 Reporting and Writing I: Fundamentals of Journalism, JOURN X 440.2 Reporting and Writing II: The Practice of Journalism, and one elective, with a letter grade of "B" or better at the time of application.

Summer 2023 Schedule

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Instructor: Scott Bowles
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Fee:
$695.00
Independent Study/Internship
ENROLL BY: Jun 26, 2023
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Notes

Meetings to be arranged.

Elective course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 1, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 19, 2023

Fall 2023 Schedule

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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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394347
Fee:
$695.00
Independent Study/Internship
Notes

Meetings to be arranged.

Elective course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 2, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 06, 2023

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

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