Without this comprehensive training, I had gaps in my technical skill set that needed to be addressed. It has allowed me to be better equipped to provide senior-level advisory support in these technical areas as well as to continue to work in delivering specialized support directly. I learned a lot about emerging areas in the field of data science and technological considerations that are changing the nature of work in these social sciences.
It prepares you to lead monitoring and evaluation efforts and be impactful in your current career while you learn. In the last decade, regulations dedicated to accountability in spending were pushed forward, paving the way for many new evaluator positions. During this time:. To deliver a strong ROI in your MS in measurement and evaluation degree, AU constructed the program with an expert advisory panel to offer an experiential degree that speaks directly to teaching the core competencies, best-practice standards, and industry trends while building your experience with application-based coursework in each class.
With the number of analytic and program evaluation degrees available, American University stands above the rest. Located in D. Faculty for the online MS in measurement and evaluation program have been employed in the industry for more than 20 years and continue to work in their fields as they instruct your courses.
Our faculty and students often work together on projects that make a difference in the lives of vulnerable peoples. Join us in this mission! American University, located in the heart of Washington DC, is the ideal location to develop the skills for an exciting career in global peacemaking.
The IPCR program requires 39 credit hours of graduate coursework and a capstone that can be completed in two years full-time or up to six years part-time. The curriculum distinguishes itself by offering diverse courses that cover everything from the role of art in post-war healing to dealing with memories of the past to countering violent extremism in fragile states. The rigorous curriculum combines instruction from renowned practitioners, opportunities for internships and fieldwork, and the development of useful skills for a career in peacebuilding.
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IPCR offers an MA that is unique in the range of conceptual and practical topics addressed and sited in the epicenter of global affairs. Consistently ranked as one of the best cities for job seekers, Washington, DC, offers students the first-hand experience and access to a wide-ranging network of individuals and organizations. This unparalleled access allows students to put their skillsets to use long after their time at SIS has concluded.
This makes students focus and specialize. We have conducted industry research and found that many film graduates go for industrial attachment or employment while still unable to perform. Given the rising demand for content, will make a lot of films as they go on with the programme these can be distributed through various avenues including vlogging platforms.
We offer highly practical course with very small classes to ensure one-on-one student-instructor interaction. A well-equipped programme that has enough resources for each student in terms of the latest production technologies, equipment and the latest books in the field.
That way, our film programme prepares our students to create jobs for themselves and for others, instead of waiting to be employed. Career Options: Directors, actors, producers, cinematographers, sound engineers, broadcast industry, among other related areas. BA Film Production and Directing program is well equipped with well-furnished film post-production labs that reflect global industry standards on film production.
Our high-end filming equipment and updated library and reading resources makes learning practical and pleasurable. In this program, we bring the film industry into the classroom and take classroom out there into the industry, creating a symbiotic synergy that leaves no gap between the two. Student Clubs Students in Cinematic Arts and beyond find space to freely experiment and express themselves through creative productions, criticisms and discussions in Film Club, Journalism club and Mchezo Africa , to mention but a few.
These expressive spaces enables students to practice what they learn in their formal training outside the classroom. Through these clubs, our students have made their presence felt in major film and performing arts festivals, winning coveted awards. Launched in , BA Journalism is a three and a half year program for aspiring journalists hoping to gain expertise, with a focus on challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Graduates emerge with a strong subject-matter grounding that enables them to situate news events in their larger context, to ask more informed questions, and to authoritatively evaluate claims made by sources.
During the application process, candidates select to major in one of three concentration areas: broadcast media, print media or public relations. The program has contributed in establishing a paradigm shift in the regional news reporting especially on television with our alumni renowned for investigative journalism.
We have also penetrated the print media industry with our alumni being awarded for their exemplary work. We have an emerging class of students who have penetrated television production in the market with our own internal program of film production which has culminated to the now well publicized film pilot Usoni. In public relations, we are proud that our alumni have been established as providing a competitive edge to existing PR bodies and their entry into the market has established them as skilled professionals in the field.
Our students are renowned actors and actresses, radio personalities in the thriving entertainment market in Kenya. Requirements for Applicants from Secondary Schools or High Schools Admission to undergraduate degree programs are based on academic achievement at the secondary school level.
High school graduation is required for admission to USIU. USIU recognizes two equivalent ways of meeting the graduation requirement: General Educational Development GED certificate applicant must have a minimum score of 45 on each of the five sections and an overall score of or higher or State High School Proficiency Examination applicant must pass this examination.
Academic performance at USIU may reveal the necessity for further English language study by a student. Print: Work in the newspaper and magazine industry as news editors, managing editors, staff writers, reporters, designers and correspondence and photojournalists and online content managers. Broadcast: Work as producers, directors, script writers, editors, production management, actors, news anchors, broadcast journalists, news editors, radio presenters, music directors, program directors, production managers, sales and marketing officers, commercial production for radio.
The services offered in this area encompasses setting up the area to facilitate the instruction of the afore mentioned technical operations as well as assisting students to learn how to use the various equipment available to achieve and acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and experience in operating them. Of importance, students can book for equipment by sending an email to any of the radio and television studio technicians on the following email addresses:. Students book and carry equipment for their use and return upon completion.
This is to ensure responsibility and equality is the utilization of the equipment. At the TV studio we have the following services that are offered: Instructing students on how to use the video cameras and still cameras; instructing students on how to use the red head and white lights and instructing students on how to use sound equipment. Students who go through these basic instructions of studio equipment maintenance and operation have to take introductory broadcast classes such as Introduction to Broadcast Media — JRN and Radio Production 1 — JRN , so as to be well equipped with the technical operation of a location camera, studio camera, teleprompter, lighting for studio and location, use of boom microphone, location sound equipment and techniques of making a program.
The editing suites have several iMac computers which have been installed Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X and Adobe CS6 which are used by the students for video editing, gazette and sauti production, editing of photos and website designing.
Services provided to students at the editing suites include:. They can be reached on extension or Presenters are available from Hrs to hrs. From Hrs to Hrs, DJ mixes and playlists play. This makes USIU Here, students come up with proposals for various programs to be aired live or recorded. The services offered in this area are to expose students to the real world of radio by operating a Radio Station.
Students get to experience the real radio environment which gives them unmatched technical capabilities to go about radio production techniques and skills. Here, students are instructed on the basics of studio operations ranging from setting up for recording, microphone positioning, use and handling. The students are also taught the Audio mixer and how to control the several channels while using different sources of sound.
They are also taught on the functions of recording software such as Adobe Audition. This is where students are oriented on the basics of radio, allowing them have a lot of practical knowhow even before being admitted to the live studio. They get to do voice testing and auditions as well as program demos to properly align them to what is required.
There is also a Radio Production Room , where the Technicians get to listen through programs in the On-air studio in order to do proper adjustments to presentations done by students. Students also get to use the production room to prepare for their programs by arranging their playlists and do final touches to their presentations. One will undergo training on proposal writing, orientation and mentoring.
Content for the Radio Studio is sourced by the respective host, usually from the Content Creation room, and the checked by the Production team. The Radio and Television Studio Technician together with the Production team then offer censorship where required. The program requires that students have a 3 month long experience with media houses, PR firms, advertising firms and any organization that has journalism related departments. Students are expected to exhibit the knowledge silks and attitude required to be a functional communication employee in those organizations.
These internships are taken towards the end of the program and are expected to write an inception report and a completion report under the supervision of a faculty member and the industry expert. John is an accomplished investigative reporter. The Journalism Program has also had an impact in PR and print. I am grateful to USIU for shaping me into the journalist I am today, especially when it comes to ethics and code of conduct of the profession.
V production inspired me to go ahead and start my own production company. Now I work as a freelancer in the Film and T. V industry as well as running my own production company. It equipped me with relevant skills and it helped shape my ideas.
In addition, it taught me how to confidently face the outside world. The Journalism program encourages students to get involved in a student organization such as the journalism club, public speaking to enhance their skills. They also are selected at most times to take part in MC roles, DJ roles, support of PR and publicity persons for university events.
Besides, the department has established an internal film internship program that recruits students to participate in project based film production activities. In a bid to combine theory and practice, faculty has embarked on a curriculum that encourages students to submit practical projects as part of their grades. Ideally, per semester, students develop documentaries, news features, and present work in photography and participate in mock PR event organization that is consumed by the USIU fraternity.
Students are encouraged in their senior project course to create a portfolio based on the area of journalism they are passionate about. Over the years, some of these items in their portfolios include autobiographical books, organization of media ethics conference, organization of lifestyle events, video production on issue of their choice and photo galleries. Students can get their course materials on our user-friendly, online learning management system.
The program also offers structured training through clinical course work, tests, and research. Students get access to valuable resources and training from qualified faculty. Fellowship in Radiology. PhD in Medical Sciences. Fellowship in Neonatology. Why Choose Us? Tailored, International Standard Curriculum.
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