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JMS 420 - Public Affairs News Reporting

JMS 420: Public Affairs News Reporting (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: JMS 300, JMS 310W, and JMS 315 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Credit or concurrent enrollment in JMS 430. Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Journalism, B.A. (2026-27), Journalism, B.A. (2025-26).

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3 units
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

One lecture and four hours of activity. Field and laboratory practice in news gathering and writing, covering news beats including courts, local governments, and other news sources. Emphasis on accuracy, clarity, comprehensiveness and interpretation.
Prerequisites
JMS 300, JMS 310W, and JMS 315 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Credit or concurrent enrollment in JMS 430. Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Who can take it
Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors.
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

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #10622· In-person · Open · Letter
15 of 15 seats open
Mon, Wed 1:00 PM-1:50 PM · GC 2532
Roman Koenig4.6(54)
Class #4494· In-person · Open · Letter
15 of 15 seats open
Mon 6:00 PM-6:50 PM · GC 1503
Amanda Ulrich4.7(3)

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