Programme Overview
Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies is specifically designed for those interested in pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Journalism and any area of the communication sequences. It seeks to build a strong foundation that can help the trainee build up on as he/she seeks other higher platforms of learning. In addition the trainee can be able to work in a media house and other communication based office.
Target Group
- Trainees who have a desire to progress in journalism or any communication sequence.
- Studentsfromanydisciplinewhowishtogetknowledgeoncommunicationorotherswhoarecurrently working in other occupations but wish to learn about media procedures.
- It also serves as a prerequisite to pursuing degree in mass communication or degree in journalism programme in any locally accredited University.
Career Opportunities
- Journalists
- Camera Technicians
- News anchor
- Reporter
- Editor
- Producer
Entry Requirements
- Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of D Plain
- Pass in Artisan Level where applicable;
- Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC
Programme Duration and Structure
This certificate course shall be offered three (3)terms.
Expected learning outcomes
- Be able to apply the knowledge gained either in a new communication field or improve on built professional career.
- Develop capacity to improve respective media departments and with strong media ethics.
- Gain in-depth understanding of media, with a strong bias on the Kenyan Media History, thereby building a strong foundation for future communication fields such as Print or Electronic Media.
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR CERTIFICATE IN JOURNALISM-ICM
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- CJO 102 English for Beginning Journalists
- CJO-100 Introduction to Journalism
- CJO 103 Media and Society
- CJO-101 Media Ethics and Regulation
- CJO 104 Television Scripting
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- CJO102 English For Beginning Journalists
- CJO 100 Introduction to Journalism
- CJO103 Media and Society
- CJO101- Media Ethics and Regulation
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 3
CORE UNITS
- CJO-102 English for Beginning Journalists
- CJO100 Introduction to Journalism
- CJO-103 Media and Society
- CJO101 Media Ethics and Regulation
- CJO 106 Photography and Photojournalism
- CJO 105 Television Production