All Master of Communication and Media (M.C.M.) students have the option to take up to 6 credits of experiential learning. In these supervised experiences, students will engage with practitioners to learn skills and perspectives. Grades are assigned based on a self-evaluation by the student and a supervisor-evaluation by the practitioner or faculty member. Students may complete this requirement in an online opportunity or in their local area through:
- Internship: (150 hours for 3 credits) in businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and/or Rutgers units/departments. Students cannot intern at their place of employment.
- Practicum: work with faculty in executing cutting-edge research projects.
- Teaching Internship: work as an assistant to a professor in a course related to their study.
- Fellowship: apply and be selected as a fellow in the Johnson & Johnson M.C.M. Fellowship program. Six of the credits earned in this program may be applied to degree requirements. Fellows have tuition paid and receive a stipend.
- Projects: unique projects related to a student's profession or for a selected organization.
Credits of experiential learning count toward the 24 credits of electives for the program.
Master of Communication and Media Program 
