The Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication is a

graduate school Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate ( bachelor's) degree. The organization and stru ...

in media studies in the

Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...

. It is considered one of the leading communication institutions in the Philippines and the ASEAN region.Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, 2006. It provides graduate education and professional training.

History

The institute was established in 1980 as the Asian Institute of Journalism. In 1994, it was renamed the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication to expand to other forms of media.

Research and development

AIJC's research and development program includes policy research; design, implementation and evaluation of development communication initiatives, public information, social mobilization and advocacy programs; and design and implementation of management information systems. Making a difference in national development, many RDC outputs have been institutionalized in development programs. These outputs have been reflected or integrated in the following: * 1987 Philippine Constitution * Supreme Court Blueprint for Action on Judicial Reform * Action Program for Judicial Reform * Philippine Agenda 21 * Education for All program * Country Program for Children * Literacy Coordinating Council Blueprint for Action * Communication plans of sustainable development programs, i.e., clean air, fisheries and coastal resource management, and renewable energy, among others.

References

External links

Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication
official website {{authority control Universities and colleges in Manila Graduate schools in the Philippines Liberal arts colleges in the Philippines Journalism schools in Asia Broadcasting schools Education in Sampaloc, Manila Educational institutions established in 1980 Philippine journalism organizations 1980 establishments in the Philippines