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Career Development
Internship Opportunities
- Internships - Explore the wide world of internship experiences and opportunities to earn credits. View Internships for Credit
- Dean's Internships - Combine classroom learning with real-world application and get academic credit. View Dean's Internships
SOC Mentorship
SOC Mentorship - Our alumni mentoring program bridges the gap between the classroom and the professional world as you prepare for your future career. View Alumni Mentorship
Career Intensives
- L.A. Career Intensive - A week-long adventure connecting SOC students to industry professionals and networking opportunities in LA. View L.A. Career Intensive
- NYC Career Intensive - Students explore career paths and industry trends while getting exclusive access to AU alumni living and working in New York City. View NYC Career Intensive
Learning on Location
Study Abroad
- Study Abroad - Make the world your classroom. Study in London, Italy, Denmark and more! Discover AU Abraod Programs
- Film Production in Prague - Master the process of filmmaking at the the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. View AU Abraod in Prague
Classroom in the Wild
Classroom in the Wild - A week-long intensive introducing students to the challenges and fun of environmental filmmaking. View Classrom in the Wild
Course-Based Opportunities
SOC3
SOC3 - Using a design-thinking approach, students in this calss will work with an actual client to devise innovative solutions to complex problems and opportunities through strategic storytelling. View SOC3
National Park Service Video Project
National Park Service Video Project - Students add to their portfolios by working with the National Park Service (NPS) staff to create designated short video projects on subjects including science history, wildlife, ecosystems, new discoveries, and more. Students combine skillsets that include research, producing, directing, camera and lighting, audio capture and sound design, editing, motion graphics, and writing narration. View Course Information
Environmental Filmmaking for Public TV
Environmental Filmmaking for Public TV - This class has a special relationship with a major PBS station, Maryland Public Television (MPT). The class produces a half-hour program which is broadcast on MPT at prime time. View Course Information
Courses that Cover Elections
- Primary and Gubernatorial Races - A semester-long course where students hit the ground running while covering primary and gubernatorial races. View Coverage of the 2022 Pennsylvania Primaries
- Presidential Primaries - A semester-long course connecting communications politics through hands-on experiences at presidential primaries. View Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Primaries
Learning by Doing

Classroom in the Wild participants practice environmental filmmaking in Alaska.

Omama Altleb's capstone article was picked up by the AP.

SOC student Alec Rhodes, Assistant Professor Maggie Stogner, and student Cody Cohen operate the Sony FS5 camera.
Interested in sports journalism? Report straight from Nationals Park.

Develop real-world skills operating the SOC Media Production Center digital control room.

Travel to L.A. and learn from successful alums in the industry.

Explore the globe through study abroad and other travel opportunities.