Dar es Salaam School of Journalism - DSJ

DSJ operates in adherence to its Motto: Media for Democracy. The motto embraces our educational philosophy of liberating our youth through provision of quality TET that meets media labour market demands, in order to enhance democracy for participating in the national development goals and eradication of poverty.
We are gladly welcoming you to join DSJ and be part of our winning class. It’s a great opportunity to be qualified as a student at our college because DSJ Management Team and all other Staff including Tutors are happy and honoured to fulfill your dreams.
 
A word of wisdom, “use all resources provided to accomplish your goals, however, make sure you manage your time well because it is very valuable.”

Our Core Values

We have a Vision and Mission to fulfill. On top of that we have beliefs about learning that is embedded in our Mission Statement. Our beliefs are clearly identified and explained through our following Core Values. These Core Values help us to make decisions about curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, whereby we can measure and assess ourselves.

Programmes Offered

• Diploma in Journalism
• Certificate In Journalism

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Diploma in Journalism

This programme allows one to join University for Bachelor Degree in other programmes related to Journalism. Such programs are Journalism itself, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, Social Work, Community Development, Political Science, International Relations, Advertising, etc.
Rationale
The Diploma Programme in Journalism includes media ethics, broadcasting, feature and sports writing, photojournalism, online journalism, Public Relations and Advertising, cross cutting issues like HIV/AIDS, environment, gender, entrepreneurship and democracy, supervisory studies, editing and writing techniques, and investigative skills for exploring some complex journalistic subjects. The purpose of these study level is two-fold.  First, to equip the learners with skills that will help them take up middle level managerial tasks in the media industry.  Second, to provide learners with skills that enable them to undertake analysis, writing and editing of multifarious media issues.
Aim
The aim of the Diploma Programme is to equip the candidates with requisite knowledge and skills that will enable them to perform semi-managerial and non-routine tasks in the media industry.
Objectives
The main objective of Diploma Programme in Journalism is to develop capability for the learners to apply generic competencies in assisting in managing news rooms and studios, write and analyse issues, and edit media material for both print and electronic media.
Minimum entry requirement / Eligibility
The Applicant must have completed form VI (ACSEE) with at least one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary, or one must have pursued a Certificate in Journalism or related programme with at least a GPA of 2.0 from a Government recognised Institution.

Certificate in Journalism

It is a one year course that after its completion allows one to join Diploma in Journalism
Rationale
The Certificate in Journalism programme includes the History of Journalism, Journalism and Society, Journalism Ethics and Practice, News Concepts and Values, Interview and News gathering, News Writing, Media Laws and Policies, English and Kiswahili for Journalists, Basic Computer Applications.
The purpose of these study level is two-fold.  First, they enable the learner to acquire skills for the practice of journalism and secondly, they form the basis for further studies and continuing professional development.
Aim
The aim of the Certificate in Journalism course is to equip the candidates with requisite knowledge and skills that will enable them to perform mostly routine tasks in the media industry.
Objectives
The main objective of the Certificate in Journalism is to inculcate appropriate generic competencies in the candidates to enable them to obtain a qualification award at NTA level 4.
Minimum entry requirement / Eligibility
The programme targets applicants who have completed form IV with at least four passes including English language OR applicants with relevant NVA3 qualifications but also possess at least a form four education qualification.

CONTACT

Dar es salaam School of Journalism,
Sharriff Shamba Area, Ilala Bungoni,
P.O. Box 25444,
Dar es salaam.
Phone:-
0655 573 294 | 0735 573 294
0735 573 297 | 0738 971 289
Write to us through:
info.dsj@uti.ac.tz

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