The
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is
the only one of its kind in north Gujarat. The
department was established in 2002 and has made
steady of its existence. Since its inception, it has
been producing well trained media professionals
every year. The department boasts of an impressive
list of alumni who are holding top positions in the
industry. Taking a leap from being the
media-training center, the department has now set
its eyes on higher studies and research in the field
of media and communication. The department offers
following courses:
Bachelor’s course in Journalism and Mass
Communication
Master’s course in Journalism and Mass
Communication
Doctoral program in Journalism and Mass
Communication
This is
a one-year degree course. Admission to this course
is based on merit. The focus of this course is on
giving the students conceptual inputs and practical
skills required to excel in the various fields of
Mass Communication.
Master’s
course in Journalism and Mass Communication
The admission to
this course is available for those who have already done a
recognised degree in journalism or one year post
graduate diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication. The focus
of this course is on developing deeper understanding of and
research orientation towards mass communication process and
the behaviour and functioning of communication media.
Ph.D.
in Journalism and Mass Communication
This is the most
recent programme initiated in the department. The Doctoral
programme was undertaken keeping in mind the need to
appreciate and develop a sound knowledge base of the special
conditions in which communication activities need to be
undertaken in this state, to understand special
communication behaviours of the people with respect to the
communication messages and media; and several other problems
faced by the practitioners of development communication
