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

SDSU JMS 480 — Principles of Public Relations

3.00 units 2 enrollment options

Concepts, history, theory, social responsibility, ethics, and management of public relations. Public relations strategic planning process. Survey of problems and practices in corporations, government and politics, health care, education, associations, and not-for-profit 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
1049 Lrg Lect In person Open 88 / 106 Tue/Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM AL 101 Carl Redding 4.3/5 · 4 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 75% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
5338 Lrg Lect In person Open 0 / 120 Tue/Thu 8:00 AM–9:15 AM SSW 1500 Carl Redding 4.3/5 · 4 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 75% take again