Journalism Curriculum
Please visit the SDSU General Catalog for detailed information on all JMS undergraduate courses.Required Journalism Core Curriculum
- JMS 300 - Principles of Journalism
- JMS 310W - Media Writing and Reporting
- JMS 315 - Digital Media Principles and Design
- JMS 420 - Public Affairs News Reporting
- JMS 430 - Digital Journalism
- JMS 489 - Research Methods in Mediated Communication
- JMS 494 - Media Law and Ethics
- JMS 550 - Multimedia News Lab
Electives
select two courses from the following list; students must meet prerequisites for each course:
- JMS 425 - Writing Opinion, Reviews, and Criticism
- JMS 434 - Writing for Spanish-Language and Latino Media
- JMS 435 - Photojournalism
- JMS 441 - Magazine and Feature Writing
- JMS 445 - Television News Reporting and Producing
- JMS 490 - Journalism Internship
- JMS 495 - Advanced Topics in Media Writing and Skills
Additional Electives
Select 6 units from any JMS course numbered 300 and higher
