Mission
The MISSION of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications is to prepare students with a body of knowledge and a system of intellectual inquiry, scholarship and training for careers in which they are accountable to:
  • the public interest for their knowledge, ethics, competence and service
  • citizens, clients and consumers for their competencies and the quality of their work; and
  • employers for their performance.

    Our students understand the VALUE of ...
    1. Truth, accuracy, and fairness
    2. Freedom of expression
    3. Ethical thought and practices
    4. Historical perspective on the role of the mass media in civil society
    5. Diversity of the workforce and audiences

    We expect our students to LEARN HOW TO ...
    1. Write clearly and accurately
    2. Use media technology appropriate to the task
    3. Apply media theory in presenting images and information
    4. Engage in research and critical evaluation
    5. Understand data and statistics
    6. Think creatively and analytically

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