Introduction
After nearly two decades of launching (1991), our highly recognized Department of Journalism and Media at the University of Petra, we have decided to offer a master’s program in media studies in the academic year 2011/2012, building on our long and rich experience in the preparation of journalists and other media professionals, from Jordan and other countries of the Arab homeland.
This initiative was taken in response to the increasing need for graduates with master’s degrees in journalism and media studies following the growing interest in the study of media, as indicated by the establishment in other Jordanian universities of additional media departments and colleges offering undergraduate programs.
These developments have necessitated the establishment of graduate study programs for students wishing to further advance their education and skills. We strongly feel the need for such programs as we witness the heightening interest in various media issues such as professionalism of journalists, freedom of the press, media ethics and legislations, and the growing information role of websites. All these developments call for university studies and in-depth scientific research, which contribute to the scientific and systematic understanding of media phenomena and issues.
Objectives of the Program
Providing the new generation of media specialists with opportunities to further enhance their knowledge and skills in the various fields of media.
Enabling students to keep up with the great progress made in media and communication sciences.
Training students on the latest technologies used in the modern communication industry and in all fields of media production.
Raising students’ scientific, academic and vocational levels of knowledge, and preparing them in accordance to meet the needs of the labor market.
Training academically-qualified personnel to assume responsibilities in developing communication and specialized media.
Strengthening the relationship between Petra University and media institutions, through the utilization of training opportunities available in these institutions, and providing these institutions with specialists capable of contributing to the further advancement of media professions.
Preparing distinguished students to further pursue their graduate studies to meet the growing needs of media departments and colleges in Jordan and the Arab homeland for qualified teaching personnel.
The Program’s Two Tracks
Comprehensive Examination Track: Consists of (33) credit hours, of which (24) are compulsory and (9) are elective.
Thesis Track: Consists of (33) credit hours, of which (15) are compulsory, (9) are elective, and (9) are thesis credits.
Comprehensive Examination Track
Credit Hours |
Course Title |
Course No. |
|
First: Compulsory Courses (24 Credit Hours) |
3 |
Practical Applications in News Editing |
409712 |
3 |
Advanced Writing for Radio and Television |
409721 |
3 |
Public Relations and Crisis Management |
409732 |
3 |
Media Ethics and Legislations |
409741 |
3 |
Advanced Studies in Communication Theories |
409742 |
3 |
Seminar in Media Research Methods |
409743 |
3 |
Contemporary Issues in Media |
409744 |
3 |
Media Issues in English |
409745 |
|
Second : Elective Courses ( 9 Credit Hours ) |
3 |
Practical Applications in Investigative Journalism |
409713 |
3 |
Magazine Editing and Production |
409714 |
3 |
Writing for the Electronic Media |
409715 |
3 |
Practical Applications in Radio and Television Arts |
409722 |
3 |
Planning and Production of Radio and Television Programs |
409723 |
3 |
Practical Applications in Public Relations |
409731 |
3 |
Strategies for Advertising Campaigns |
409733 |
3 |
Management of Media Organizations |
409734 |
3 |
Media Statistics |
409740 |
3 |
Intercultural Communication |
409746 |
3 |
Public Opinion and Propaganda |
409747 |
|
Third: Comprehensive Examination |
0 |
Comprehensive Examination |
409798 |
33
|
Total Hours |
Thesis Track
Credit Hours |
Course Title |
Course No. |
|
First :Compulsory Courses ( 15 Credit Hours) |
3 |
Advanced Studies in Communication Theories |
409742 |
3 |
Seminar in Media Research Methods |
409743 |
3 |
Contemporary Issues in Media |
409744 |
3 |
Media Issues in English |
409745 |
3 |
Public Opinion and Propaganda |
409747 |
|
Second : Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours) |
3 |
Practical Applications in News Editing |
409712 |
3 |
Practical Applications in Investigative Journalism |
409713 |
3 |
Magazine Editing and Production |
409714 |
3 |
Writing for the Electronic Media |
409715 |
3 |
Advanced Writing for Radio and Television |
409721 |
3 |
Practical Applications in Radio and Television Arts |
409722 |
3 |
Planning and Production of Radio and Television Programs |
409723 |
3 |
Practical Applications in Public Relations |
409731 |
3 |
Public Relations and Crisis Management |
409732 |
3 |
Strategies for Advertising Campaigns |
409733 |
3 |
Management of Media Organizations |
409734 |
3 |
Media Statistics |
409740 |
3 |
Media Ethics and Legislations |
409741 |
3 |
Intercultural Communication |
409746 |
|
Third : Thesis (9 Credit Hours) |
9 |
Thesis |
409799 |
33 |
Total Hours |
Teaching Language
Arabic
Admission Requirements
The applicant should have a bachelor’s degree with a ranking of at least «Good» from an accredited university.
A student with a bachelor’s degree with the ranking of «Acceptable» may apply and his admission will be considered provided he studies (3) Curriculum courses and receives an average of not less than (70%) or its equivalent, and a grade point average of not less than (75%) or its equivalent. In this case he will be admitted as a regular student, and the courses he had successfully completed will be counted to his credit. Otherwise his relationship with the program will be terminated.
A TOEFL score of at least (400).
The applicant should have a bachelor’s degree in any of the media disciplines. Graduates of other disciplines might be admitted to the program provided they successfully complete the following three remedial undergraduate courses before starting their graduate studies:
(409211) News and Press Reports.
(409221) Introduction to Radio and Television.
(409441) Media Research Methods.
Beneficiaries of the Program
University graduates with degrees in journalism and other media disciplines.
University graduates with degrees in other academic disciplines.
Professionals in Jordanian and other Arab media institutions.
Working Hours
In order to provide an opportunity to have extreme benefit from the program, especially for those part-time workers, it was decided that the timing of lectures would be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the rest of the week except for Fridays.
For more Information
Members of the Graduate Studies Committee in the Media and Journalism department at the University of Petra welcome any inquiry in this regard on:
Phone No.: (06)5799555
PO Box 961343 - Amman - Jordan, Postal Code: 11196.
Students who wish to enroll in the program may also contact Admission Deanship of Admission and Registration on:
phone No:(06) 5799555 sub (5010), (5011), (5012)
or directly contact the Media and Journalism department Chair Prof. Tayseer Abu Arja at phone No.:
(06)5799555, sub (3000)