Welcome to the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.
It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to the online home of our vibrant department. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, researcher, alumnus, industry partner, or visitor, we are pleased that you have chosen to learn more about our Department and the opportunities it offers.
The Department of Mass Communication is a centre of excellence dedicated to teaching, research, innovation, and professional service. We are committed to developing graduates who are intellectually grounded, ethically responsible, technologically proficient, and globally competitive, with the knowledge and practical skills required to excel in today’s rapidly evolving communication and media landscape.
Our goal is not only to train competent media professionals, but also to nurture reflective thinkers, ethical leaders, and citizens who can use communication to advance development, social understanding, and institutional credibility.
Research interests
Media ethics, journalism studies, strategic communication, professional communication practice, and communication for social impact.
Academic philosophy
Communication education should combine intellectual rigour, ethical discipline, public relevance, and practical competence.
Contact
Dr. Simon Ugochukwu Nwankwo, ANPR
Head of Department
hod.masscommunication@ebsu.edu.ng