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

SDSU JMS 435 — Photojournalism

0–3 units 2 enrollment options

Creating, curating, and editing photographs for use in news stories. Professional practices and ethical principles of photojournalism. Use of visual elements to report the news.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: JMS 220 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Admission to a major in the School of Journalism and Media Studies; or premajor or major in art with an emphasis in multimedia. Completion of the GWAR or eligibility to register in an upper div writing course.

JMS 220 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Admission to a major in the School of Journalism and Media Studies; or premajor or major in art with an emphasis in multimedia. Completion of the GWAR or eligibility to register in an upper div writing course.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
1041 Lecture	In person	Open	18 / 20	Mon/Wed 8:00 AM–8:50 AM	GC 1505	Peggy Peattie	No RateMyProfessor match available
1042 Activity	In person	Open	18 / 20	Mon/Wed 8:50 AM–9:40 AM	GC 1505	Peggy Peattie	No RateMyProfessor match available

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
5733 Lecture	In person	Open	0 / 20	Mon 9:30 AM–11:10 AM	GC 1505	Peggy Peattie	No RateMyProfessor match available
5732 Activity	In person	Open	0 / 20	Wed 9:30 AM–11:10 AM	GC 1505	Peggy Peattie	No RateMyProfessor match available

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