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Grammar, spelling, puctuation test

The Journalism pre-major, Public Relations pe-major, and Advertising pre-major require that students successfully pass the University Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation (GSP) test. Currently, the Media Studies pre-major does not require the GSP.

The Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation test is a way of determining whether or not students at San Diego State University have sufficient command of English to indicate probable success in the curricula and in related careers. The GSP consists of 100 multiple-choice questions in three areas: 33 questions covering grammar; 33 covering punctuation and the final 34 covering spelling. You need 80 (or more) correct to pass. It is a 90 minute timed test. You are allowed three attempts to pass the GSP.

For more information about the test or information about registration visit the SDSU Department of Testing.

►Department of Testing
( http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/testofc/gsp.html)

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2002 - 2005 Major catalog years

  1. Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA
  2. Earn a passing score on the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test
  3. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  4. Take the following five classes and earn at least a 2.85 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200: Introduction to Mass Communication
    • JMS 220: Writing for the Mass Media
    • ECON 101: Principles of Economics
    • POL SCI 101: Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
    • POL SCI 102: Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politics

2006 Major catalog year

  1. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  2. Earn a passing score on the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test
  3. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  4. Take the following five classes and earn at least a 3.0 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200: Introduction to Mass Communication
    • JMS 220: Writing for the Mass Media
    • ECON 101: Principles of Economics
    • POL SCI 101: Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
    • POL SCI 102: Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politic

What if I don’t meet the qualifications to get into the major? Can I take classes for the major while I am still in the pre-major? What are allied discipline courses? Find answers to these questions and more, by browsing the hot issues.

Journalism

2002 - 2005 Major catalog years

  1. Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA
  2. Earn a passing score on the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test
  3. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  4. Take the following five classes and earn at least a 3.0 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200: Introduction to Mass Communication
    • JMS 220: Writing for the Mass Media
    • ECON 101: Principles of Economics
    • POL SCI 101: Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
    • POL SCI 102: Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politics

2006 Major catalog year

  1. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  2. Earn a passing score on the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test
  3. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  4. Take the following five classes and earn at least a 3.0 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200: Introduction to Mass Communication
    • JMS 220: Writing for the Mass Media
    • ECON 101: Principles of Economics
    • POL SCI 101: Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
    • POL SCI 102: Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politics

What if I don’t meet the qualifications to get into the major? Can I take classes for the major while I am still in the pre-major? How long will it take me to complete my major? Find answers to these questions and more, by browsing the hot issues.

 

Media Studies

2006 Major catalog year

  1. Have a 2.74 cumulative GPA
  2. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  3. Take the following four classes and earn at least a 2.85 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200: Introduction to Mass Communication
      --and--
    • Select 9 units (3 classes) from the following:
      • ECON 101: Principles of Economics (macro)
      • ECON 102: Principles of Economics (micro)
      • POL SCI 101: Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
      • POL SCI 102: Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politics
      • PSY 101: Introductory Psychology
      • SOC 101: Introductory Sociology
      • TFM 160: Cinema as Art and Communication

What if I don’t meet the qualifications to get into the major? Can I take classes for the major while I am still in the pre-major? What are allied discipline courses? Find answers to these questions and more, by browsing the hot issues.

Public Relations

2002 - 2005 Major catalog years

  1. Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA
  2. Earn a passing score on the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test
  3. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  4. Take the following five classes and earn at least a 2.85 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200 Introduction to Mass Communication
    • JMS 220 Writing for the Mass Media
    • ECON 101 Principles of Economics
    • POL SCI 101 Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
    • POL SCI 102 Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politics

2006 Major catalog year

  1. Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  2. Earn a passing score on the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test
  3. Have at least 45 units but not more than 90
  4. Take the following five classes and earn at least a 3.0 GPA in these classes AND nothing lower than a C:
    • JMS 200: Introduction to Mass Communication
    • JMS 220: Writing for the Mass Media
    • ECON 101: Principles of Economics
    • POL SCI 101: Introduction to Politics and the American Political System
    • POL SCI 102: Introduction to American and California Gov. and Politics

What if I don’t meet the qualifications to get into the major? Can I take classes for the major while I am still in the pre-major? What are allied discipline courses? Find answers to these questions and more, by browsing the hot issues.

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