Department of Communication and Media

Department of Communication and Media

This department represents the first in media studies in the Eastern Region. It commenced its academic programs in 1433 AH for both male and female students. Currently, it remains the sole available department in the Eastern Region for students aspiring to study media, serving the needs of the region for professionals in various media-related fields. The department's goal is to graduate generations of media professionals capable of practicing journalism proficiently, fulfilling the Eastern Region's demand for specialized media experts, contributing to the Saudi media system, achieving regional and global breakthroughs in the communication and media landscape, and competing on global and Arab levels.

Department Vision:

To be a leading department in preparing distinguished media personnel committed to professional and ethical standards toward the nation and society.

Department Mission:

To graduate outstanding personnel in communication and media by providing advanced academic and professional qualifications meeting the needs of the local and national job market, thereby achieving maximum societal interaction.

Values:

Excellence, Quality, Authenticity, and Modernity.

Department Objectives:

General Objectives:

• Creating an academic environment aligned with quality and excellence standards in communication and media by developing programs, courses, and supporting teaching, training, and qualification methodologies.

• Disseminating media culture and its message within communities through various field activities, aligning with the university and college's vision in enhancing local and national community partnerships.

• Encouraging scientific research in communication and media fields, adopting specialized research projects directed towards emerging societal issues and challenges.

Specific Objectives:

• Enhancing students' cognitive skills at general, interrelated, and specific levels to enable graduates with stronger research and application abilities.

• Equipping students with preparatory skills related to personal development, communication, leadership, ethical commitment, and systematic thinking.

• Providing students with various applied skills necessary for designing and executing media messages.

Graduate Employment Opportunities:

Given the significance of media in development, economics, culture, and international relations, media specializations now cater to the job market. Graduates of this plan contribute to building qualifications that enable them to work in the following institutions:

• News agencies

• Private and public television channels

• Public relations departments in public and private institutions and companies

• Advertising agencies and companies

• Media and cultural centers

• Local, regional, and international news agencies

• Media units within organizations and projects

• Public and private electronic publishing institutions

• Communication companies

• Educational institutions

• International organizations and entities

• Cultural and media attachés

• Publishing, distribution, and advertising houses

• Radio institutions

• Establishing private media production enterprises

Moreover, this plan aligns with the Saudi Arabian Civil Service system concerning media job classifications. It includes roles related to journalism, radio, television, and strategic communication, matching the specialization approved by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's official authorities.

Bachelor Programs' Plans

Bachelor of Strategic Communication

Bachelor of Media and Arabic Language

Bachelor of Journalism and Digital Publishing

Bachelor of Visual and Audio Media

Master's Program (Thesis)

Master's Program (Courses)

Department Members