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JMS 300 - Principles of Journalism

JMS 300: Principles of Journalism (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Completion of 45 baccalaureate level semester units. Counts toward Digital and Social Media Studies Minor (2026-27), Digital and Social Media Studies Minor (2025-26).

3 units
  • Upper Division Major Electives
  • Journalism
  • Required Courses
  • Major
  • 12 Additional Upper-Division Units Selected From
  • Nine Units Selected from
  • Three Units Selected from
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Theory and practice of journalism, survey of history, ethics, law, international news systems, and social responsibility of the press. Operations of newspapers, news magazines, radio and television news departments, and other news agencies. Impact of new media and technology on journalism, economics, and management of news organizations.
Prerequisites
Completion of 45 baccalaureate level semester units.

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Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5290· In-person · Open · Letter
60 of 60 seats open
Tue, Thu 8:00 AM-9:15 AM · AH 3110