The Internship process and assessment is completed in the following stages:

Program discussion: Newly declared Majors are advised of the internship requirement and encouraged to seek internships as they enter their final year of study. Faculty advise students on past internship experiences and potential sites.

Internship package: Students are provided with an internship package that outlines all the basic rules of the internship and contains the necessary forms for sign-up, process, and summative evaluation.

Learning contract: Students apply to various companies for intern positions. When employers agree to provide the students with the internship opportunities, the students collaborate with the employers to complete their learning contracts which outline the duties and schedule as well as expectations of each party. If the learning contract is acceptable in terms of scope and objectives, the supervising faculty member (470 instructor) accepts the contract and signs it. Where necessary, the 470 instructor makes inquiries with or about the organization to ensure that the students will have the appropriate experience. After the learning contract is signed by the 470 instructor, the 470 instructor signs a "Permission to Enroll" Form for the student to enable their registration.

Sites: 470 instructors often visit sites that can provide internship opportunities. When students obtain internships at well established organizations such as local television stations, 470 instructors usually need to ensure that the student's specific duties meet the expectations of their Major program. 470 instructors also routinely call and e-mail site supervisors to check on the progress of student interns.

Worksite supervisor/student reports: Students are required to file monthly reports of their activities on the internship site that are signed by their on-site supervisor. These reports index weekly activities and achievements and serve as an ongoing check of site and activity appropriateness.

Final Reports/Materials: There are two components to the final reports. Site supervisors complete a form outlining the student's achievements during the internship and commenting on their performance. Students also complete a form evaluating the site as a provider of an appropriate learning experience. The student form is delivered privately to the 470 instructor and used to determine whether problems were encountered and to guide future site choices. Students are routinely also asked to provide copies of any and all materials that they may have worked on at the sites including photographs, videos and other evidence of their activities.