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JMS 494 - Media, Law and Ethics

JMS 494: Media, Law and Ethics (3 units) at San Diego State University. 5 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Upper division standing and JMS 200 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. 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
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

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Two lectures and one hour of discussion. Importance of freedom of expression. Legal issues and responsibilities of print, broadcast, and online media, and applications to advertising, journalism, and public relations. Ethical dilemmas encountered by media professionals and communication specialists, including challenges posed by global technologies.
Prerequisites
Upper division standing and JMS 200 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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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

5 sections in Spring 2027

Class #9193· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Fri 12:00 PM-12:50 PM · AH 4176
Class #6382· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Fri 9:00 AM-9:50 AM · AH 4176
Class #6383· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Fri 10:00 AM-10:50 AM · AH 4176
Class #9192· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Fri 11:00 AM-11:50 AM · AH 4176
Class #9390· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Fri 11:00 AM-11:50 AM · GC 2532

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