Vision statement

The School of Journalism & Media Studies envisions a global society where citizens are engaged in their communities; where media professionals are ethical and committed to social justice, and embrace technology to serve the public good; and where people from all backgrounds think critically about the media.

JMS offerings

The School's curricula reflect the very important themes stated in the Mission Statement. Students are required to take a set of core classes in global communication and technology, ethics and law, and research methods for professional communicators. They also complement their in-class work with internships and service-learning projects in the community.

Programs within the School prepare students for careers in advertising, journalism, public relations, and other media industries, as well as for jobs in a technologically driven workforce landscape whose future media forms cannot be predicted. The School of Journalism & Media Studies also prepares students to enter careers as analysts, producers, and editors of media content in government and private industry, as well as for graduate education in a variety of disciplines and the law.

Master of Arts degree in communication with specialization in:

►Mass communication and media studies
►Investigative Journalism (coming in Fall 2008)
►Military PAO Program in public relations

Major in journalism with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.

►Journalism

Major in communication with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences:

►Emphasis in advertising.
►Emphasis in public relations.
►Specialization in media studies.

Academic Minors

►Minor in advertising
►Minor in journalism
►Minor in public relations

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For detailed information about San Diego State University view the 2006/2007 General Catalog

For detailed information about San Diego State University's Graduate Programs, view the 2006/2007 Graduate Bulletin