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COM 498: SeniorThesis/Project
Communication Studies Major
GVSU School of Communications
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The COM 498 requirement provides you with an opportunity to complete advanced study in an area of personal interest. Generally, students complete COM 498 during their final year of coursework. There are two options for completing the COM 498 requirement:
#1 Classroom Option: If a COM 498 course is being offered (Fall / Wintersemesters only) you may complete a thesis in a classroom structure and setting. The instructor for the course will provide information about specific expectations for your thesis. Contact the School of Communications main office (290 LSH), or your faculty academic advisor, to find out if a COM 498 course section is being offered during a particular semester. The COM 498 classroom option is offered for 3 credits only.
#2 Independent Option: You may work with a School of Communications faculty member and complete the COM 498 requirements independently during any semester (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer semesters). To complete this option, you should first discuss your thesis/project ideas with a faculty member. Together, you will agree on the guidelines, expectations, and timelines for your project. The COM 498 independent option may be taken for 1-6 credits, depending on your catalog year, though 3 credits are most typical. Consult myPath and your advisor to find out how many credits are required for your thesis/project.
You are encouraged to discuss your COM 498 plans with your academic advisor during your junior year.
Please Note:When you are ready to register for COM 498, return your completed form to the School of Communications office (290 LSH). You will be contacted by email when your permit has been processed and approved, and you may register for COM 498. Remember to “add” a course with a permit: you will need to type the CRN into the Banner registration worksheet and enter “submit.”
#1: Classroom Option *
If you plan to complete COM 498 as a course, please provide the following information. However, you need not provide a project description (below).
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* The COM 498 classroom option is only available for 3 credits, and is not available in Spring/Summer .
#2: Independent Option
If you plan to complete COM 498 with a faculty advisor, please provide the following information, including a project description (below).
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