Journalism and Media Studies · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU JMS 300 — Principles of Journalism

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

Theory and practice of journalism, survey of history, ethics, law, international news systems, and social responsibility of the press. Operations of newspapers, news magazines, radio and television news departments, and other news agencies. Impact of new media and technology on journalism, economics, and management of news organizations.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Completion of 45 baccalaureate level semester units.

Completion of 45 baccalaureate level semester units.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
1019 Discussion	In person	Open	60 / 64	Tue/Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM	M 245	Maria Jose Duran Gallego	3.7/5 · 3 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 75% take again

Winter 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
1016 Discussion	Online asynchronous	Open	12 / 50	TBA	ONLINE	Arthur Santana	4.1/5 · 37 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 83% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
5290 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 60	Tue/Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM	AH 3110	Arthur Santana	4.1/5 · 37 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 83% take again

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