COMS 98 - Directed Study in Communication Studies

    Recent Professors
    Shelley M. Giacalone
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    14 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    9
    Prerequisite
    COMS 010 or COMS 018 or COMM C1000 or COMS 035 or COMS 040 or COMS 045 ; all with C or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines, may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division Office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.