Journal Description
Established in 1944, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (JMCE) addresses the professional needs of the journalism and mass communication educator and administrator on both collegiate and secondary levels. Publishing quarterly, JMCE is the largest, highest circulation, and oldest of any scholarly journal in the world devoted to education in journalism, public relations, advertising, mass communication, media studies and related fields. Featured articles include:
• teaching techniques
• new courses and technology to help promote excellence in the classroom
• statistical information on student enrollments and career interests
• trends in curriculum design
• surveys and opinion polls
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Journal Feed
- by Muhammad Asim ImranJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print. This study compares how universities in different cultural and educational contexts prepare media and communication graduates for an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven future, focusing on publicly available course information. It evaluates the …
- by Gretchen HoakJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print. Using virtual reality (VR), six journalism students were given training on how to cover a protest that turns violent. The goal was to investigate if VR could help increase awareness of and resilience to the physical and psychological dangers of …
- by Khandakar Rubyat Mursalin, Md. Nasimul HudaJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print. This research examines the individual and societal factors influencing students’ decisions to pursue careers in the media sector in Bangladesh. While media has evolved significantly since the 1990s, the nation faces a shortage of competent journalists, …
- Book Review: Antiracist Journalism, The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News, by Andrea Wenzelby Jeremy Harris LipschultzUniversity of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE, USAJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print.
- by Cindy RoyalJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print. Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the forefront in discussions of the future of media and education. Although there are valid concerns, AI has the potential to be useful in learning new skills, particularly those related to computer programming. This …
- by Jule Scheper, Robin Leuppert, Daniel Possler, Anna Freytag, Sophie Bruns, Julia Niemann-LenzJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 37-53, March 2025. Despite the increasing use of the statistical programming language R in statistics and data analysis (SDA), its implementation in communication science education is limited. Experiences, recommendations, and a critical exchange are therefore scarce. The …
- by Brian A. Petrotta, Jason Stamm, Madeleine ReisbigJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 70-81, March 2025. Due to the prosperity of sports and continued growth of sports media, colleges and universities are offering an increasing number of courses and majors related to the sports media industry. Via a systematic analysis of 76 syllabi from courses under the …
- by Imran Mazid, Adrienne Wallace, Jin Chen, Sera ChoiJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform all sectors and daily life, but its integration into Public Relations (PR) education and adoption by PR professors is underexplored. This study examines these factors using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), …
- by Gregory Gondwe, Sammy AwamiJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print. This study explores the perceived gap between journalism education and professional practice in Tanzania and Zambia. Through interviews with educators and journalists and an analysis of 12 journalism curricula, the findings reveal that both educators and …
- by Monica Hill, Marina A. Hendricks, Sarah B. Cavanah, Piotr S. BobkowskiJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 82-96, March 2025. This study examined high school journalism educators’ perspectives on field trips to attend workshops and conferences sponsored by college and university journalism programs. In-depth interviews were conducted with 29 educators from across the United …
- by Jacob L. Nelson, Nicole S. CohenJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 25-36, March 2025. This conceptual article connects journalists’ well-being explicitly to the ongoing discussion of their working conditions by answering the question: How can journalism educators best prepare aspiring journalists to enter such a precarious profession? Our …
- by Abdelmohsen Hamed OkelaJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 54-69, March 2025. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing journalism, necessitating a reevaluation of journalism education. The mixed-method study employs the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to investigate the factors influencing AI …
- by Aaron S. Veenstra, Marcy Wilder, Farhin Shimu, Luke Schlauder, Francesca DousdebésJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 115-128, March 2025. This study investigates how journalism students perceive and use large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, their understanding of the technology, and their ethical considerations. Findings indicate that while students see LLMs as inevitable tools in …
- by Todd NesbittJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 129-131, March 2025.
- by Debora Wenger, Md Sazzad Hossain, Jared Robert SensemanJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 97-114, March 2025. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the field of journalism, reshaping various aspects of news production, content delivery, and audience engagement. This study uses the theory of disruptive innovation to examine the …
- by Aimei YangJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Volume 80, Issue 1, Page 3-24, March 2025. At the forefront of industries profoundly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), public relations (PRs) are undergoing a transformative revolution. The increasing applications of AI in PRs are driving a demand for proficient practitioners. …
- by Lei GuoUniversity of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE, USAJournalism & Mass Communication Educator, Ahead of Print.