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JMS 529 - Investigative Reporting

JMS 529: Investigative Reporting (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: JMS 420 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Educational Leadership in Intercollegiate Athletics Advanced Certificate (2026-27), Educational Leadership in Intercollegiate Athletics Advanced Certificate (2025-26).

3 units
  • Elective
  • Skills Courses
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
One lecture and four hours of activity. History and role of investigative journalism in the U.S. Use of the Internet, public records, spreadsheets, and databases to develop stories in the public interest. Finding patterns and leads in electronic data. Field and laboratory experience.
Prerequisites
JMS 420 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #8921· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
20 of 20 seats open
Mon 8:00 AM-8:50 AM · GC 1505