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Department

Mass communication

Introduction

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION

The Department of Mass Communication at Plateau State University was established as one of the pioneer programmes to uphold the state’s reputation as a leading media production centre in Nigeria. Admitting its first 16 students in the 2009/2010 session and graduating its first class in 2014, the department has since produced over 1,000 graduates excelling in media and communication. It continues to train skilled professionals and now offers postgraduate programmes, including PGD, M.Sc, and PhD in Mass Communication.
ADMISSION OPTIONS

Head of Department

Adeyanju Apejoye

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Adeyanju Apejoye is a Senior Lecturer and currently the Head of the Department. His research interests focus on journalism, digital media and the intersection between democracy and political communication, particularly in the Global South and media development. He received a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from the University of Salford, United Kingdom. He has expertise in mixed-methods research, including applying software for qualitative and quantitative data analysis. He has published in journals and presented journalism and media studies papers at international conferences.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements to the Department (Subject combination for UTME and O-level)

Admission into the B.Sc. Mass Communication programme at Plateau State University is through UTME (four-year programme) or Direct Entry (three-year programme). UTME candidates must have five SSCE credits, including Mathematics, English Language, Literature in English, and two other arts or social science subjects, in not more than two sittings. Direct Entry applicants require qualifications such as a National Diploma (lower credit or above) in Mass Communication or related fields, two A-Level passes, NCE passes in relevant subjects, or IJMB passes, along with the same SSCE credit requirements.

Curriculum

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

The B.Sc. Mass Communication programme at Plateau State University trains students in journalism, public relations and advertising, and broadcast and film, combining theory with practical skills for diverse media careers. It develops creativity, critical thinking, ethical standards, and professionalism, preparing graduates for leadership roles, responsible communication, and further studies in the field.

Departmental Courses (Compulsory and Required)

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NAME OF STAFF

QUALIFICATIONS

AREA OF SPECIALTY

GOOGLE SCHOLAR LINK AND ANY OTHER LINKS

1

Assoc. Prof. Allahde Shehu

PhD., IRM, MDRM, MIM, PGDE, BLIS, DLS

Resources Management

alladefaith@gmail.com

2

Prof. Gupiyem G. Gupiyem

PhD., MLIS, BLIS, NCE, Grade II

Library Resources Management

gupiyemg@unijos.edu.ng

3

Dr. Cletus Danok Audu

PhD., MLIS, BLIS, DLS

Information Organization & Human Resources Management

danokscletus@gmail.com

4

Zainab Nankyer Maren

MLIS, BLIS (PhD in view)

Library and Information Science

marenzainab@gmail.com

5

Esther Nimlang

MLIS, BLIS (PhD in view)

Information Science

nimlangesther@gmail.com

6

Ajala James Aloli

MLIS, BLIS (PhD in view)

Library and Information Science

aloliajala@gmail.com

7

Mashor Ufwil Isaac

MLIS, BLIS

Information Science

preetysmeek@gmail.com

8

Mallo Ganjang Ibrahim

BLIS (MLIS in view)

Information Science

malloganjang178@gmail.com

9

Sunday, Ufai Dang

BLIS (MLIS in view)

Library and Information Science

sundayufai5@gmail.com

10

Rafan Eugene Mi’ikat

B.Sc. (Ed) LIS (MLIS in view)

Library and Information Science

miikateugene07@gmail.com

11

Fwangder, Evelyn Mathew

B.Sc. (Ed) LIS (MLIS in view)

Information Science

evelynfwangs@gmail.com

12

Dangwong, Daniel Pam

B.Sc. Political Science (M.Sc. in view)

Public Administration

danielpam67@gmail.com 

13

Amagon Amas Andrew

SSCE (B.Sc. in Political Science in view)

Record Keeping

amasamagon@gmail.com 

14

Peter Yakubu Adang

WASSCE

Security

 

15

Yakubu Makut Joji

Diploma in Museum Studies

Driving

Ymakut224@gmail.com

Career Path

  • Journalism
  • Broadcasting
  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • Marketing