Pre-Major Requirements
In preparation for acceptance to a major in the School of Journalism and Media Studies, several requirements must be met. These pre-major requirements are uniform across undergraduate majors in the school: advertising, journalism, media studies and public relations. Please consult the SDSU General Catalog for specific details.
Requirements
- Minimum of 45 units earned
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Passing score on the School's Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation exam (please see the JMS Homeroom on Canvas or contact the advisors for more information).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA AND grades of C or better (C/NC not allowed) in the following courses:
- ECON 101 - Principles of Economics
- JMS 220 - Writing for the Mass Media
- JMS 210 - Social Media in the Digital Age
- JMS 200 - Introduction to Contemporary Media
