Master of Media in Journalism and Communication
The Master of Media in Journalism and Communication (MMJC) program at the University of Western Ontario (also referred to as Western University) is a one-year master's program through the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) in London, Ontario, Canada.
In 2015, the professional program was established using components from its predecessor: The Master of Arts in Journalism program. The Master of Arts in Journalism program was formed in 1974 and produced notable alumni, including Adrienne Arsenault, Scott Russell, John Ibbitson and Avis Favaro.
History of Journalism at Western University
In 1946, Western created an undergraduate program in journalism, modelled after Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Students would receive a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Journalism degree. The main areas of focus were the history of journalism, the law of the press, the social responsibilities of journalists alongside practical training. Other related fields were briefly focused on: news photography, typography and layout, radio broadcasting and public relations. Prior to the merger in 1995, Dr. Tague-Sutcliffe proposed the joining of faculties due to the threat of closure facing the Master of Arts in Journalism program and library schools around North America.
Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) (1997-Present)
In 1997, the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning was renamed to the . FIMS moved from Middlesex College into the North Campus Building for improved facilities.
FIMS also introduced an undergraduate program called Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) in 1997, offering three and four year bachelor's degrees. The MIT program focuses on the intersection of media with technology and information, and asks questions about power, economics, representation and society.
In 2002, FIMS created a dual-degree program called Media, Theory and Production (MTP) in collaboration with Fanshawe College and students received a bachelor's degree and a diploma in Journalism, Radio, Television or Interactive Design. The MTP program was discontinued in 2017. In 2004, the Media and Public Interest (MPI) program was created, which connects communication and media to social justice issues like democracy, equity, class, race and gender.
Master of Media in Journalism and Communication (MMJC)
In September 2015, the Master of Media in Journalism and Communication program was launched and replaced the Master of Arts in Journalism program.
In 2015, the professional program was established using components from its predecessor: The Master of Arts in Journalism program. The Master of Arts in Journalism program was formed in 1974 and produced notable alumni, including Adrienne Arsenault, Scott Russell, John Ibbitson and Avis Favaro.
History of Journalism at Western University
In 1946, Western created an undergraduate program in journalism, modelled after Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Students would receive a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Journalism degree. The main areas of focus were the history of journalism, the law of the press, the social responsibilities of journalists alongside practical training. Other related fields were briefly focused on: news photography, typography and layout, radio broadcasting and public relations. Prior to the merger in 1995, Dr. Tague-Sutcliffe proposed the joining of faculties due to the threat of closure facing the Master of Arts in Journalism program and library schools around North America.
Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) (1997-Present)
In 1997, the Faculty of Communications and Open Learning was renamed to the . FIMS moved from Middlesex College into the North Campus Building for improved facilities.
FIMS also introduced an undergraduate program called Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) in 1997, offering three and four year bachelor's degrees. The MIT program focuses on the intersection of media with technology and information, and asks questions about power, economics, representation and society.
In 2002, FIMS created a dual-degree program called Media, Theory and Production (MTP) in collaboration with Fanshawe College and students received a bachelor's degree and a diploma in Journalism, Radio, Television or Interactive Design. The MTP program was discontinued in 2017. In 2004, the Media and Public Interest (MPI) program was created, which connects communication and media to social justice issues like democracy, equity, class, race and gender.
Master of Media in Journalism and Communication (MMJC)
In September 2015, the Master of Media in Journalism and Communication program was launched and replaced the Master of Arts in Journalism program.
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