What do we learn in the Department of Mass Communication?

"Does the Department of Mass Communication train you to be a DJ?" "Do you make films in the Department of Mass Communication?" "Is training reporters what the Department of Mass Communication does?" These are some of the questions often asked by freshmen when deciding on their major department. We teach this—and more—in the Department of Mass Communication.

Our department aims to cultivate students' capabilities in media planning, implementation, integration, and production. The core fields of study include news, public relations, advertising, and audio/video communication. In other words, if you join the Department of Mass Communication, our professional team will make you a cross-field, omni-media talent.

We have an on-campus internship center for traditional and new media, to implement the idea of "knowledge-action integration."

In response to the development and trend of digital convergence and new media, we founded the CJCU TV, integrating the physical and internet radio station of Star Radio and CJCU MASSCOMM TIMES as the on-campus practice and internship center for students in the Department of Mass Communication. Future students will be able to apply for an internship in our own media center, allowing them to thrive and grow their knowledge and abilities through hand-on practice. This approach allows our students to be seen and heard even before reaching the job market.

What Makes the Program Unique?

1. We target industrial trends of integrating mass media, information, and communication in the age of digital convergence, which helps students achieve greater success in the job market;
2. We implement modularized courses related to professional learning and knowledge in the fields of news broadcasting, public relations and advertising, and audio and video to cultivate cross-field talent;
3. We hire world-class faculty and work with on-campus and off-campus media institutions for internships, thereby making students more competitive on the job market and in their careers;
4. We provide opportunities for international student exchanges and international cooperation in movies and television, which expand students' international views and improve their linguistic abilities;
5. We hire instructors from the field—their rich, hands-on experiences acquaint students with the industry and improve their employment competence;
6. We are the very first and most renowned department of mass communication in South Taiwan with countless outstanding graduates.

Better Employment for Students from the Department of Mass Communication / Five Major Advantages

1.Hands-on and effective career development leads to job opportunities in diverse fields

Learning in the program is based on cross-field integration, which is just one feature of the Department of Mass Communication, CJCU in teaching. Our graduates have the competitive edge as cross-field "omni-media" professional talents. Our graduates land successful careers in diverse fields, including news, public relations, advertising, audio and video, and internet communication. For more job information, please click the link below:https://dweb.cjcu.edu.tw/ShepherdFiles/C0204/File/20180313152950788.pdf

2.We have a great reputation in the industry through successful internships and employment opportunities for our students

Our graduates receive excellent reviews and are recognized in the industry. After completing their internships, our students often rise to the top in the units where they were placed and commonly receive job offers after graduation.

3.Our alumni and senior-level students mentor and advise newer students.

More than two decades after the department was established, there are now nearly 3000 alumni, many of whom are enjoying highly successful careers in their chosen field. Many of our graduates also work as supervisors in media, forming a large independent resource network of interconnecting and related fields. These successful graduates provide tremendous social resources and relations for current students in the department. Our graduates are a precious asset to the Department, providing strong employment support for newer students.

4.Admission to domestic higher education and scaling new heights

The Department has embraced the spirit of "knowledge-action integration," teaching both theory and practice. Our graduates have been highly successful in applying to mass communications-related master's programs at both public and private universities. Some of our students have continued their studies at:

• National Central University
• National Chung Cheng University
• National Taiwan University of Arts
• National Kaohsiung Normal University
• National University of Tainan, Shih Hsin University
• National Pingtung University
• National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences
• Fu Jen Catholic University
• Chinese Culture University
• Ming Chuan University
• Providence University

5.International Partnerships

We focus on cultivating international views and language learning among our students. The Department actively encourages students to apply for international and exchange programs to improve their global mobility and knowledge. We currently have outstanding graduates working or studying in the US, Australia, the UK, Korea, Japan, and China. Our department provides a clear advantage in the international development of our students, connecting them with a broader employment platform.