Mass Communication
The School of Journalism & Media Studies offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree in communication with a specialization in mass communication and media studies. The degree prepares students for additional graduate work at the doctoral level, leadership positions in key communication industries and professional areas, or teaching careers at the community college level. Graduates occupy leadership positions in advertising, journalism, media and telecommunications management, digital media, public relations and telecommunications policy, as well as enter premier doctoral programs across the country.
Mass Communication Curriculum
Please visit the SDSU Graduate Bulletin for detailed information on all JMS graduate courses.
Core Theory and Methods
Students are required to take the following courses during their first semester of study:
- JMS 600A Seminar - Introduction to Graduate Studies in Mass Communication and Media Studies
- JMS 600B Seminar - Research Methods in Mass Communication and Media Studies
Specialization Courses
Our graduate course offerings change often, reflecting the evolving nature of modern media. The courses below indicate some of our recent offerings.
- LDT 525 - Virtual Reality, Imaginary Worlds and the Future of Learning
- LDT 515 - Games, Play and Learning
- JMS 590 - Seminar in Crisis Communication in Public Relations Management
- JMS 785 - Seminar in Advertising Research
- JMS 780 - Seminar in Advanced Theory in Public Relations
- JMS 775 - Seminar in Mediated Communication in International Settings
- JMS 710 - Seminar in Media and Social Influence
- JMS 620 - Quantitative Methods in Media Research
- JMS 595 - Seminar in Theoretical Approaches to Public Relations
- JMS 585 - Professional Practices in Public Relations
- JMS 581 - Applied Research in Public Relations
- JMS 589 - Ethical Issues in Mediated Communication
- JMS 591 - Global Technology: Creativity and Innovation in the Digital Age
- JMS 574 - International Advertising
- JMS 506 - Advertising and Society
- JMS 529 - Data-driven Investigative Journalism
- JMS 560 - Advertising Research
