School of Information and Communication Sciences
INTERCOM TELEPHONE NUMBERS Ph: 0452 -2458471 (30 Lines) Prof. Library Science   364 Library Office   307 Library Technical Section   306 Library Counter   313 Librarian   363 Head - Journalism   368, 0452-2459347 Head - Department of Communication  0452-2458787   School of Information and Communication Sciences Consisits of the following departments: * Department of Library Sciences * Department of Journalism and Science Communication * Department of Communication                                          Department of Library Sciences
Faculty Name Designation Dr. K. Chinnasamy, M.Sc.,M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,PGDCA.,Ph.D Associate Professor & Head Mr. A. Baladhandayutham, B.Sc., M.A., M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,PGDCA. Assistant Professor Dr. P. Chellapandi, M.A., M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,PGDCA.,Ph.D Assistant Professor Dr. P. Padma M.A., M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil., Ph.D Assistant Professor
Specialization of faculty members Name Specialization Dr.K.Chinnasamy Associate Professor and Head User studies, ICT and Digital Library Mr.A.Baladhandayutham Assistant Professor User studies and Digital Library Dr.P.Chellappandi Assistant Professor Bibliometrics and Knowledge management Dr.P.Padma Assistant Professor Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Digital Library Courses/Programmes offered M.L.I.Sc (Two years integrated ) (Eligibility: Any degree) Ph.D Student Strength 33 M.L.I.Sc First year 18 M.L.I.Sc Second year 15 Ph.D Scholars 39                              Department of Journalism and Science Communication
Course M.Sc., Communication and Journalism Eligibility A pass in any degree Advertisement Month May Mode of Selection & Month Non-Entrance Career Prospects Media persons - IIS - Ministry of information & Broadcasting - Field publicities.
Name Designation  Dr. J. Balasubramaniam, M.A., Ph.D. E-Mail: balumids@gmail.com Cell No: 07708518877 Assistant Professor & Head-in-Charge Specialization :Film Studies, Development Communication, Cultural studies, Print History Mr. S. Rajesh Kumar, M.Sc., M.Phil. E-Mail: rajeshgreenish@gmail.com Cell No:09940945674 Assistant Professor  Specialization :  New Media, Multi Media, Media Laws and Ethics
About the Department Department of Journalism and Science Communication offer M.Sc. Communication and Journalism. This two year PG programme trains students in the field of journalism and communication. The purpose of the course is to educate and train students, from all over the India, to become proficient professional journalists. The department prepares them to perform in various streams like Print, Television, New Media and Radio. The department also educates scholars of communications and journalism, and functions as an intellectual guiding force in journalism and mass communication through inculcating in its students the habit of thinking of themselves. Eligibility Minimum Pass in any Degree. Career Prospects The course gives scope for getting job in radio, newspapers, film industry, television, advertising agencies and public relations agencies. Many alumni placed in various mainstream media organisations across India. For admission related enquiries : 0452-2459347, 07708518877, 09940945674.
Department of Communication
Department of Communication offers three courses including Electronic Media and Communication under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) namely: 1. M.Sc., E – Media and Communications 2. M.Phil -  Communication Studies 3. Ph.D – Journalism and Mass Communication. (For admission related enquiries:  0452-245 8787, 09600 930 723)