Internships are strongly recommended for Communication majors. Students must plan at least one semester in advance and apply for department approval to earn credits for an internship prior to securing an internship.
STUDENTS: For more information about the Internship Eligibility process and application, visit: https://hawksites.newpaltz.edu/comm/2022/10/06/the-internship-process-outlined-do-not-wait-to-start-the-process/
And check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0MntWnoHm8
Deadline to submit an application for department approval is the second Friday in March for summer and fall internships and the second Friday in November for spring internships.
Nancy M. Heiz
Internship Coordinator, Departments of Communication and Digital Media & Journalism
Nancy M. Heiz is the department advisor and internship coordinator for both the Communication and Digital Media & Journalism Departments as well as a lecturer in the DMJ department. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY New Paltz in Journalism and French and a Master of Science degree from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica and Rome. Nancy was a magazine editor for 20 years and has taught multimedia journalism at SUNY New Paltz since 2008. In addition, she serves as editorial director for a local marketing firm and does other freelance work. A member of the Online News Association, Nancy has been involved with the Online Journalism Awards every year since 2009.
Nancy M. Heiz
Advisor/Lecturer
Office: CSB 64
Phone: 845-257-3460
E-mail: heizn@newpaltz.edu
