The Department of Journalism is the practice of gathering, verifying, and reporting on news and information, while mass communication is the broader field of how information is created, produced, and disseminated to large audiences through various media. The department equips students with analytical and practical skills to address the challenges press freedom facing the mass media development. Journalism focuses on news and storytelling, and its goal is to inform the public accurately, whereas mass communication includes journalism, but also encompasses areas like advertising, public relations, digital content creation, and entertainment. Both are crucial for societal function, shaping public opinion and facilitating the flow of information across different platforms.