School of Journalism and Media Studies
We Make Storytellers
At the School of Journalism & Media Studies, we are training the next generation of innovative and ethical storytellers to be leaders in their fields. In truth, we make a lot more than storytellers. We make headlines, professionals, innovators, disruptors, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and above all—change. Our school is also nationally accredited with ACEJMC, marking it among the elite programs in the nation. So if you're looking for a school that prepares you for the careers of the 21st Century, you've come to the right place.
Join Us
Students have access to the latest in software and hardware so that they are fully prepared to enter the workforce with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel. From cameras to analytic tools, our students understand the media in all ways – from creating messages to analyzing their impact.
Immerse Yourself
Our students truly get to use San Diego as a living laboratory for their education. From covering stories as interns for the Union-Tribune to launching campaigns for local clients, they get real world experience while they are still students in the school.
News from the School of Journalism and Media Studies
Capstone Team Champions DEI in PR
Workplace equity became a top priority in spring 2026 when eight School of JMS public relations seniors teamed up to support a nonprofit diversity coalition. The team partnered with the Diversity Action Alliance to develop and execute a full PR campaign aimed to increase Instagram engagement and expand West Coast signatories.
SDSU PAO students earn first-ever Bernays Award
JMS MA students earned their program’s first Bernays Award by developing and presenting a data-driven PR campaign, applying their professional experience to create meaningful real-world impact.
JMS China trip expands global perspective for students
JMS students gained global perspective and personal growth through an immersive study trip to China.
