Department of Publishing, Journalism and Communication Studies

Introduction

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INTRODUCTION:

The Department of Publishing, Journalism and Communication Studies is committed to the development of manpower for both local and regional book publishing industries as well as the wider world of print and non–print media. It trains skilled manpower capable of working in the traditional book publishing sector as well as other areas such as newspaper and magazine reporting and publishing, electronic media, public relations firms, producing company newsletters and reports and print-based sectors of the marketing and advertising industries etc.

Dr. Sr. Justine Nabushawo - HoD

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Aim

AIM

The aim of the department is to provide an educational background that prepares students for a career in publishing and its related industries. The department recognises that modern society is sustained and progresses through the creation, organisation and dissemination of recorded knowledge and that the skills, techniques and tools of information provision are becoming common ground between information professionals. The department therefore works very closely with the other two departments of the school to ensure that students develop skills relevant to a wide range of related information professions. .

Programmes

COURSES OFFERED

The courses offered in the department of Publishing and Media Studies cover the publishing process from authorship through editorial, production, marketing and distribution to retail selling. The history of mass media, printing and the technological changes over the years, are also taught.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the school who have specialised in publishing and media studies are equipped with a wide range of highly marketable academic and practical skills. Not only do they gain valuable expertise in the gathering, organisation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information, but they also learn the profession of information presentation and mass production, in the form of books, magazines, newspapers, and ephemeral printed material.

The impact of information technology in the industry has meant that new opportunities exist both in the publication of electronic products and the application of this technology to more traditional publishing. The desktop publishing skills inculcated during the course give the students an even greater choice of career. Previous graduates have, for example, found employment as editors, designers and production and marketing persons in traditional book publishing companies, as newspaper reporters and editors, as editors and designers with magazine publishers, as public relations persons in institutions, and as lecturers in academic institutions.

We aim to produce highly–qualified information professionals ready to contribute to the dynamic world of publishing in its widest form. The curriculum is continuously revised to meet the demands of a very dynamic market.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SCIENCE -PMS OPTION (OFFERED JOINTLY WITH OTHER IS DEPARTMENTS)
2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDIA SCIENCE
3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
4. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM

5. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLISHING STUDIES
6. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
7. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
8. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES

9. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Staff

ACADEMIC STAFF
	NAME	GENDER	DESIGNATION	QUALIFICATIONS, WHEN AND WHERE OBTAINED
1.	Prof. D. C Rotich	Male	Professor	PhD. Thames Valley University (2000) Mphil. Publishing Studies,1996- Sterling USA BSc. Publishing Studies 1994 Moi University Click here to view my CV and Publications
2.	Prof. Okumu-Bigambo,W.	Male	Associate Professor	PhD, Educational Communication, Moi Univ.(2000) MA,Communication, Murray House, UK(1991) BA, Literature &,History,UoN(1982)
3	Dr. Emily Kogos	Female	Senior Lecturer	Dphil. Library and Information Studies, Moi University (2008) M. A. Information and Library Studies (Publishing and Booktrade) 1996-Loughborough University BA. Management - Bhopal -India (1986)
4	Dr. Sr. Justine Nabushawo	Female	Lecturer (HoD)	Dphil in Communication Studies Mphil in Communication Studies. Moi University
5	Dr. Abraham Kiprop. Mulwo	Male	Senior Lecturer	PhD, Communication and Media Studies, University of Kwa Zulu Natal, SA(2010) MPhil, Communication Studies, Moi Univ.(2004) BA, Language and Literary Studies, Moi Univ.(2002)
6.	Dr. Bernard K. Malakwen	Male	Senior Lecturer	PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ. (2013) MED, Educational Comunication, Moi (2000) B.ED, Eng / Lit, Moi Univ. (1994)
7	Dr. Peter L. Masibo	Male	Associate Professor	PhD Applied Linguistics (Nottingham, UK) (2007) English Language Teaching,MA, Moi Univ.(2003) Eng / Lit, B.ED(Arts) Moi Univ.(1993)
8	Dr.Duncan Omanga	Male	Lecturer	Dphil in Media Studies 2013 –Bayreuth, Germany Mphil in Communication Studies 2007 - Moi University B.ED (Arts) –Maseno University 2004
9	Dr. Robert Masinde J.	Male	Lecturer	PhD, Educational Communication, Moi Univ. (2011) Educational Communication,MPhil, Moi Univ.(1996) Eng / Lit ,B.ED,UON(1996)
10	Dr. Erneo N. Nyakundi	Male	Lecturer	PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ.(2012) Journalism & Mass Communication ,MA,Univ.of Mysore.(1997) Sociology ,BA, UoN(1988).Law,LLB,UON(2006)
11	Rev. Fr. Dr. Frederick Kairu Njoroge	Male	Lecturer	PhD, Institutional Communication,Pontifical Univ . H.C. Rome, Italy (2003) Institutional Communication ,MA,Pontifical Univ. H.C Rome,.Italy (2001) Eng/Lit,B.ED(Arts) Moi Univ.(1992)
12	Dr. Stella Jerop Chebii	Female	Lecturer	PhD, Communication Studies ,Moi Univ.(2013) Linguistics, MA, UoN (2008) Eng/Lit ,B,ED,Moi Univ.(2000)
13	Dr. Jared Obuya	Male	Lecturer	PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ. (2015) Communication & Journalism,MPhil, Moi Univ.(2009) English/Literature, B.ED(Arts) Egerton Univ.(1997)
14	Dr. Victoria C. Kuto	Female	Lecturer	PhD, Communication Studies Moi Univ.(2016) Educational Communication,MPhil. Moi Univ.(2005) Eng/Lit,B.ED,(Arts.)Moi Univ.(1994)
15	Dr. Matu Nguri	Male	Lecturer	PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ. (2016) Mass Communication, MA,Univ. of leicester.(1995 Eng/lit .BA,Univ. of Dar es salam,(1974)
16	Mr. ASK Buigutt	Male	Lecturer	M.A Publishing 1995 – University of Starling Diploma in Journalism 1978 - UoN
17	Joseph Musakali	Male	Lecturer	Mphil. Communication Studies Moi University (2009) B.Sc. IS Moi University (2003) Dip. in Graphic Design and Communication Studies
18	Mr. Ibraham Okinda	Male	Ass. Lecturer	M.A. Communication Studies UoN (2007) BSc. in IS,Moi University (1993) PhD in Communication and Media Studies (Maseno University)-On Going Click here to view my CV
19	Martin Kurgat	Male	Ass. Lecturer	M.A. in Journalism 1991- Byelorussian (USSR) Diploma –Education 1986 Minsk Institute of Foreign Languages – USSR
20	Bernard Mbengei	Male	Tutorial Fellow	D.Phil.University of Pretoria- On going Mphil. Moi University (2001) BSc. Information Science Moi University (1993)
21	Ms. Ruth Simam	Female	Lecturer	M Phil. In Information Sciences (Publishing Studies ) Moi University (2012) BSc, Information Sciences Moi University Diploma in Mass Communication KIMC (2002)
22	Ms. Cathryne Buteyo	Female		Communication,MA,Birmingham Univ.(1990) English/literature,B.ED(Arts) Kenyatta Univ.(1986)
23	Ms. Jane Malel	Female		PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ, (Ongoing) Communication Studies,MPhil,Moi Univ.(2010) English/literature,BA/EDU arts,Univ. of EA,Baraton.(2000)
24	Mr. Joel R.Chang’orok	Male		PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ.(Ongoing) Communication Studies,MPhil,Moi Univ.(2009) English&literature,BED,(Arts)Moi Univ.(2005)
25	Mr. Francis Okwaro	Male		Graphic design, MA .Kenyatta Univ.(2007) Fine Arts, B.ED.Kenyatta Univ.(1991)
26	Ms. Gloria A. Ooko	Female		Communication Studies, Univ.of Witwatersrand (Ongoing) Communication Studies,MSc, Moi Univ.(2014) Communication and Public Relation,BSc, Moi Univ.(2006)
27	Ms. Felicity Okoth	Female		PhD, Communication Studies, Moi Univ. (Ongoing) Communication Studies,MA,Malmo Univ.Sweden,(2012) Communication & Public Relation,BSc,Moi Univ.(2011)
Support Staff
28	Mr. Gilbert Langat	Male	Technician
29	Ms Margret Mutua	Female	Secretary
30	Mr Joseph Koech	Male	Messenger/ Cleaner

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