What should be the missions of courses in mass communication?

The mission of the courses of mass communication that includes the Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations is to develop students. Those aspirants should possess a strong liberal arts background, think critically as well as understand the concepts and skills that will equip them for meaningful communication careers that can advance civic life globally and across cultures. The masters as well as bachelor in mass communication have some missions that are fulfilled in their syllabus.

The main missions of these courses are mentioned below:

·         To offer an education that combines professional skills with a liberal arts emphasis, to attain the core values and competencies of the profession

·         Guide the aspirants through a dedicated and diverse faculty with the proper mix of academic and professional backgrounds to ensure excellence in teaching and advising;

·         Help them to experience the required internship program that affords them the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s leading professionals while matching classroom learning with on-the-job reality;

·         Train them  in classrooms and with equipment that reflect the converging world of communications and that are updated regularly to help students adapt to developments in the field;

·         Enrich the students with the help of a faculty who are actively involved in research and professional involvement that contributes to advancing the body of information available in the fields of journalism, media studies, and public relations.