Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications
An on-line distance education program of the University of Hargeisa, University of Amoud and East African University
Participating universities
The universities of Hargeisa, Amoud and East Africa are
offering through distance education a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
To get a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Degree a student must meet the graduation requirements of the university the student is enrolled in. The following is a draft outline of B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication Degree.
Requirements for graduation
PRE BACHELOR'S
Beginners.
Certificate in Journalism
YEAR ONE
First Term.
PS001 Media and African Political systems
JMC001 Introduction to Journalism
Non Journalism courses. Students must take any two non journalism courses (NJC) courses each semester offered at the university in the following areas. Students may also substitute other course but with instructor’s permission.
Political science
Law
History
Geography
Mathematics
Statisitcs
Philosophy
Anthropology
International relations
Business courses
Development
Gender issues
Psychology
Environment
African politics
Culture and Arts
Religion
Economics
African languages – (ONLY one and NOT your native language)
Second Term
JMC002 Basic Journalism Writing skills
JMC003 Research Methods in Journalism
Non Journalism courses
Third Term
JMC004 The Editorial Process
Non Journalism courses
YEAR TWO
First Term
Independent projects. (two terms) Student must work on first independent project as assigned by instructor. Project will require the use of all skills student has learned in the journalism courses.
Non Journalism courses
Second Term
Independent project. Student must work on second independent project as assigned by instructor. Project will require the use of all skills student has learned in the journalism courses.
Non journalism courses
Third Term
Internship. Student will intern with a media institution.
Non Journalism courses
Graduation