DIPLOMA JOURNALISM (JMD)
Entry Requirement for Diploma in JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION:
At least (1) one principal pass at “A” level plus atleast (5) five passes at “O” level including English Language.
Duration 2 yearS
Academic Structure
| YEAR 1: QUARTER 1 | ||
| SUBJECT NAME | CODE | CU |
| Introduction to Journalism | JMD111 | 3 |
| Broadcast News Writing & Reporting | JMD112 | 4 |
| Radio & Television Broadcasting Skills (theory) | JMD113 | 4 |
| Information Gathering Techniques | JMD114 | 3 |
| Communication in Journalism | JMD115 | 3 |
| YEAR 1: QUARTER 2 | ||
| Sociology | JMD121 | 3 |
| Media Communication Skills | JMD122 | 3 |
| Writing for Print Media | JMD123 | 4 |
| Radio Broadcasting Skills (Practical) | JMD124 | 4 |
| YEAR 1: QUARTER 3 | ||
| Computer Fundamentals | COF240 | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | ENT240 | 3 |
| Television Broadcasting Skills (practical) | JMD131 | 4 |
| Public Affairs Reporting | JMD132 | 3 |
| Government Media & society | JMD133 | 3 |
| YEAR 2: QUARTER 1 | ||
| Media Law | JMD211 | 3 |
| Speech & Language Skills | JMD212 | 3 |
| Newspaper & Magazine Production | JMD213 | 3 |
| Research Methodology | REM210 | 3 |
| YEAR 2: QUARTER 2 | ||
| Media Ethics | JMD221 | 3 |
| Photo Journalism | JMD222 | 3 |
| Public Relations | JMD223 | 3 |
| Research Project | REP220 | 3 |
| YEAR 2: QUARTER 3 | ||
| Economics | ECO230 | 3 |
| Human Rights | JMD231 | 3 |
| Digital Journalism | JMD232 | 3 |
| Political Science | JMD233 | 4 |
| Industrial Training | JMD234 | 4 |