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What are they?

The Studies Programs are summer internship programs housed in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's (SIUC) College of Mass Communication and Media Arts (MCMA). They are a joint venture by the Department of Radio-Television, the Department of Cinema and Photography, and the School of Journalism.

Gain hands-on experience while earning academic credit

The Studies Programs allow students to gain hands-on experience while earning academic credit by doing internships in Hollywood, Chicago, New York City, Nashville, and Washington, D.C. The first Studies Program was launched in Hollywood in 1995, followed by Chicago in 1998, New York City in 2005, Nashville in 2006, and Washington, D.C. in 2007.

Through the Studies Programs, students from SIUC are placed in summer internships with media companies to gain experience and insight into their chosen fields. The internship base is constantly expanding with new opportunities being added for students. The contacts made by students during the internship experience provide an invaluable basis for gaining first-hand knowledge of the many media industries. They also provide a network of helpful professionals who can be of future assistance to students in the pursuit of their career goals.

Alumni Involvement

Alumni are centrally involved in these programs by helping students in placing them, having students intern at their companies, and creating endowed scholarships to help students with limited resources take advantage of these opportunities. The College appreciates this continued support of its innovative Studies Programs.

The Studies Programs are a unique opportunity complementing the hands-on philosophy of our College. We believe strongly in the value of experiential learning and provide significant practical opportunities for our students in their academic and extracurricular programs in Carbondale. The Studies Programs allow us to extend that experience beyond the walls of academia into top-flight professional environments thus enhancing our students' education and competitiveness.

Internships In: Hollywood, CA | Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Nashville, TN | Washington DC

Questions?

If you have questions about the Studies Programs, please contact Krissi Geary-Boehm, MCMA Internship Coordinator, at 618-453-8637 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .