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JMS 430 - Digital Journalism

JMS 430: Digital Journalism (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 420. Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors. 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. Using digital and mobile platforms to publish news content and how to use such platforms for news reporting and gathering purposes. Data-driven journalism, online writing styles, web programming, social media strategies, and digital design principles.
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 420. Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors.
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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 #4496· In-person · Open · Letter
15 of 15 seats open
Mon 1:00 PM-1:50 PM · GC 1505
Amy Schmitz Weiss
Class #10620· In-person · Open · Letter
15 of 15 seats open
Mon 6:00 PM-6:50 PM · GC 2532
Ivan Fernandez