Program: Digital and Social Media Studies Minor - San Diego State University

May 18, 2025

2021/2022 University Catalog

(Minor Code: 15060) (SIMS Code: 661117)

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed at San Diego State University.

Required Courses

Admission to the minor requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and completion of JMS 200 and JMS 210 with grades of C (2.0) or better in each course.

The minor in digital and social media studies consists of 18 units to include

JMS 200 - Introduction to Contemporary Media Units: 3
JMS 210 - Social Media in the Digital Age Units: 3
JMS 494 - Media Law and Ethics Units: 3

Nine Units Selected from

JMS 300 - Principles of Journalism Units: 3
JMS 408 - Principles of Media Studies Units: 3
JMS 440 - Management of Media Organizations Units: 3
JMS 460 - Principles of Advertising Units: 3
JMS 462 - Advertising Strategy and Social Media Units: 3
JMS 480 - Principles of Public Relations Units: 3
JMS 489 - Research Methods in Mediated Communication Units: 3
LDT 410 - Social Media for Learning Units: 3