Journalism & Mass Communication Program Offered at Jodan College of Technology

Diploma 2 years Fulltime Fee: Kshs 152,000 Intake: Ongoing

Diploma (Accredited by: KNEC)

About Journalism & Mass Communication Diploma program.

This diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication programme at Jodan College of Technology offers students a full complement of courses in print, and broadcast journalism so as to gain employment as Journalists in the Media Industry and also to further their career in journalism and Mass Communication.

Upon completion of the Diploma in Journalism & Mass communication at Jodan College of Technology the graduate will have acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to

  1. Work as a professional in the mass media
  2. Work in the corporate communications industry.
  3. Be able to pursue advanced studies with the aim of being an academic expert in the field of media

Objectives of Journalism & Mass Communication

  1. To develop an understanding of the general issues and approaches to Journalism and Mass communication.
  2. To enhance self-confidence and the ability to gather ,prepare and process news information from moral, professional and the academic perspectives
  3. To instill a problem solving attitude and media ethics in the practice of Journalism and Mass media.
  4. To prepare the candidates for progression to degree levels

Entry requirements for Journalism & Mass Communication

  • KCSE C- (minus) and above or
  • Relevant Cetificate

Journalism & Mass Communication Course Subjects

  • Mass communication
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Computer Fundermentals
  • Radio Production 1
  • Communication Skills
  • Camera Operations & Lighting
  • English for Journalists
  • Radio Production 2
  • Broadcast Journalism (ICM)
  • Newspaper Reporting (ICM)
  • Media & Society
  • Media Law (ICM)
  • Freelance & Feature Writing (ICM)
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Sub Editing (ICM)
  • Online Journalism
  • Social Studies 1
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Advertising (ICM)
  • Translation Practices
  • Communication Research 1
  • Public Relations (ICM)
  • Social Studies 2
  • Journalism Ethics
  • Media Management
  • Investigative Reporting
  • Communication Research 2
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Special Project

About Jodan College of Technology

Jodan College of Technology is one of the leading higher education institutions with an exciting approach to tertiary education and training. Jodan College of Technology boasts modern state-of-the-art training facilities and a vibrant co-curriculum schedule for our students.

Started in 2008, Jodan College of Technology offers Craft, Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses ... read more

About KNEC

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is the national body responsible for overseeing national examinations in Kenya, it is established under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya, in 1980. In 2012 this act was repealed and replaced with KNEC Act ... read more