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JMS 408 - Principles of Media Studies

JMS 408: Principles of Media Studies (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: JMS 200 and JMS 210; Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors and minors. Counts toward Business Administration, Marketing, Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications, B.S. (2025-26), Digital and Social Media Studies Minor (2026-27).

3 units
  • Journalism
  • Required Courses
  • Major
  • Three Units Selected From
  • Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Nine Units Selected from
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

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Media theories, models, and research exploring media effects, and audience uses of media.
Prerequisites
JMS 200 and JMS 210; Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors and minors.
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Who can take it
JMS 200 and JMS 210; Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors and minors.
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 #5291· In-person · Open · Letter
75 of 75 seats open
Tue, Thu 8:00 AM-9:15 AM · PSFA 350