Journalism and Media Studies · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU JMS 220 — Writing for Mass Media
3.00 units
11 enrollment options
Introduction to writing techniques for mass media. Laboratory practice in informational and persuasive writing, evaluation, and judgment. In some semesters, specially designated sections require bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, to be determined by a stamp of Spanish/English biliteracy on high school transcript, or a score of 5 on AP Spanish test, or passing the SDSU Spanish Language Proficiency Test. See footnotes in Class Schedule.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; ability to type; premajor in advertising, journalism, media studies, public relations; or premajor or major in art with an emphasis in multimedia. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
- Sophomore standing; ability to type; premajor in advertising, journalism, media studies, public relations; or premajor or major in art with an emphasis in multimedia. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1014 Discussion | In person | Open | 91 / 120 | Mon/Wed 9:00 AM–9:50 AM | PG 242 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 1016 Activity | In person | Waitlisted | 20 / 20 | Mon 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 2532 | Austin Brumblay | 5.0/5 · 2 reviews Difficulty 1.5 · 100% take again |
| 1014 Discussion | In person | Open | 91 / 120 | Mon/Wed 9:00 AM–9:50 AM | PG 242 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 1017 Activity | In person | Open | 19 / 20 | Mon 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | AH 4176 | Dorian Hargrove | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 1014 Discussion | In person | Open | 91 / 120 | Mon/Wed 9:00 AM–9:50 AM | PG 242 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 7329 Activity | In person | Open | 14 / 20 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 1503 | Isaac Brambila | 2.8/5 · 5 reviews Difficulty 3.2 · 40% take again |
| 1014 Discussion | In person | Open | 91 / 120 | Mon/Wed 9:00 AM–9:50 AM | PG 242 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 10340 Activity | In person | Open | 18 / 20 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 2532 | Austin Brumblay | 5.0/5 · 2 reviews Difficulty 1.5 · 100% take again |
| 1014 Discussion | In person | Open | 91 / 120 | Mon/Wed 9:00 AM–9:50 AM | PG 242 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 1015 Activity | In person | Waitlisted | 20 / 20 | Mon 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 1503 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
Spring 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5729 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 105 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | AL 101 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 5731 Activity | In person | Open | 0 / 17 | Mon 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | AH 4176 | Isaac Brambila | 2.8/5 · 5 reviews Difficulty 3.2 · 40% take again |
| 5729 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 105 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | AL 101 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 8413 Activity | In person | Open | 0 / 17 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 2532 | Austin Brumblay | 5.0/5 · 2 reviews Difficulty 1.5 · 100% take again |
| 5729 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 105 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | AL 101 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 5728 Activity | In person | Open | 0 / 17 | Mon 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 1503 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 5729 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 105 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | AL 101 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 7445 Activity | In person | Open | 0 / 17 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 1503 | Austin Brumblay | 5.0/5 · 2 reviews Difficulty 1.5 · 100% take again |
| 5729 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 105 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | AL 101 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 5730 Activity | In person | Open | 0 / 17 | Mon 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | GC 2532 | Ivan Fernandez | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 5729 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 105 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | AL 101 | Roman Koenig | 4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again |
| 11141 Activity | In person | Open | 0 / 17 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:40 PM | AH 4176 | To be Announced | No RateMyProfessor match available |