The Executive Council (EC) of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has given a nod for introducing Master’s level programmes in health journalism, in collaboration with the Ayush Ministry. The three MA programmes will be on new health media, health communication and communication governance. The IIMC head-office plans to launch these two-year courses from the upcoming academic session, which starts in June. On reports of converting existing courses into degree programmes, the official said, “it is not finalised yet”. IIMC across campuses provides post-graduate diplomas in English journalism, Hindi journalism, Urdu journalism, Radio and TV, advertisement and public relations (ADPR).

Source: Indian Express November 18, 2019 04:17 UTC