ABSTRACT

The researcher in this work focused on the Attitude of Mass Communication Students Towards Journalism As a career. It is believed that majority of Mass Communication students from different higher institutions in our country like Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and Institute  of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu no longer have the zeal to practice their journalism profession. This is why the researcher dimmed it fit to research into the Image of Mass Communication Students. Research question are constructed to guide the researcher in her study. Relevant related literatures are reviewed to show that similar research work has been carried out, and a theoretical framework has been discussed to support the study. Survey method was adopted and this made it possible for the researcher to select an appropriate sample size of 273, using appropriate tools like questionnaire and  personal interview, the researcher was able to study a population too large to be observed personally. The researcher adopted a simple percentage and frequency table with simple descriptive analysis to explain the tables. Hypotheses which are formed from the research questions are tested to enable the researcher know if certain claims she made on this work received statistical support or not. At the end of the study the researcher was able to find out that Mass Communication Students have Negative Attitude Towards Journalism as a Career. Also that there should be a more sustainable sociology of journalism training and education which should sustain curricula of relevance and weed out all the numerous mush-room journalism institution across the nation. And government should provide a conducive environment for journalism study to close the gap between developed and developing countries.

Title page                                         i
Approval                                         ii
Dedication                                    iii
Abstract                                         iv
Acknowledgement                                 v
Table of contents                                 vii

CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction                                1
1.1    Background of the study                         1
1.2    Statement of Research Problems                 9
1.3    Objective of the Study                         10
1.4    Significance of the Study                         11
1.5    Research Question                             12
1.6    Research Hypothesis                         13
1.7    Theoretical Framework                         13
1.8    Scope Of Study                             15
1.9    Limitation of the Study                        15
1.10    Definition of Terms                            15
References                                18

CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Sources of Literature                             19
2.2 Review of Relevant Literature                     19
2.2.1 Mass Communication Defined                     19
2.2.2 Historical Development f Mass Communication Education in Nigeria                           24
2.2.3 Who Is A Journalist?                        26
2.2.4 Why do Mass Communication Students Develop Negative Attitude Toward Journalism Career?            29
2.2.5 Problems and Challenges of Journalism Practice or Career                            37
2.3 Summary of Literature                         44
References                                46

CHAPTER THREE
Methodology
3.1    Research Design                             46
3.2    Area of Study                                 46
3.3    Research Population                            49
3.4    Research Sample                            50
3.5    Sampling Technique                            51
3.6    Instrument of Data Collection                     52
3.7    Method of Data Collection                     53
3.8    Method of data Analysis                        53
3.9    Expected Result                             54
Reference                                    56

CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and Interpretation of Finds            57
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis                     57
4.2 Analysis of research questions and hypothesis        68
4.3 Discussion of Result                             75
      References                                    78

CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation            79
5.1 Summary                                     79
5.2 Conclusion                                     80
5.3 Recommendation                             81
  Bibliography                                83
Appendix                                     85