Communication Studies Abroad
Discover a new culture through studying communication abroad. You will have unique opportunities to learn about different types of communication inside and outside of the classroom as well as develop new skills in intercultural communication. There is no better way to prepare yourself for a future career in communication.
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Faculty-Led Programs
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United Kingdom |
COM 375: Communication Research (3 credits) AND COM 380: Special Topics in Communication (3 credits) Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement. Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement.
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Semester and Academic Year Programs
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Australia |
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Japan |
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Japan |
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Romania |
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Spain |
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Italy |
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Italy |
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South Korea |
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Thailand |
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Summer Programs
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Argentina |
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Germany |
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Explore Other Program Options
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:
Academic Advice
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
- Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
- Be sure to explore both GVSU and Provider options by browsing the Program Suggestions below. Students are not limited to GVSU study abroad programs.
- There are several opportunities to intern and or volunteer while abroad.
- Many study abroad programs offer a wide selection of courses, including courses in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, and Photography.
- Students looking to complete their required internship course have the potential to achieve this in Advertising/PR, Communication Studies, Health Communications, Photography, Broadcasting, Theater, and/or Journalism.
To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
Restrictions
- Students may NOT take any Senior Thesis Course (498 numbers for CAP, CBR, CFV, CJR, HCOM, COM, CPH and CTH) abroad.
- Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.
Scholarships
Wade K. Jones Memorial Communications Scholarship
Robert W. Mayberry School of Communications Endowed Scholarship
John J. and Marjorie E. Shepard Communications Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page.
Len O'Kelly
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