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

SDSU JMS 430 — Digital Journalism

3.00 units 4 enrollment options

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.

Course requirements

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.

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.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
1034 Discussion	In person	Open	14 / 15	Mon 6:00 PM–6:50 PM	GC 1505	Dorian Hargrove	No RateMyProfessor match available
1035 Activity	In person	Open	14 / 15	Mon/Wed 4:00 PM–5:40 PM	GC 1505	Dorian Hargrove	No RateMyProfessor match available
1032 Discussion	In person	Open	11 / 15	Mon 1:00 PM–1:50 PM	GC 1505	Roman Koenig	4.6/5 · 54 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 91% take again
1033 Activity	In person	Open	11 / 15	Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:40 PM	GC 1505	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
10620 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 15	Mon 6:00 PM–6:50 PM	GC 2532	Amy Schmitz Weiss	3.8/5 · 24 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 67% take again
10621 Activity	In person	Open	0 / 15	Mon/Wed 4:00 PM–5:50 PM	GC 2532	Gustavo Solis	No RateMyProfessor match available
4496 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 15	Mon 1:00 PM–1:50 PM	GC 1505	Amy Schmitz Weiss	3.8/5 · 24 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 67% take again
4495 Activity	In person	Open	0 / 15	Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:40 PM	GC 1505	Amy Schmitz Weiss	3.8/5 · 24 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 67% take again

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