College programs
A list of college programs across the country with descriptions of programs offered.
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COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Algonquin College offers a two-year diploma program in newspaper and magazine journalism, which offers students practical training in photojournalism, layout, desktop publishing, radio/television and online journalism. In their final year, students complete internships at media outlets throughout the province. Students also have the option of completing two years at Algonquin and two years at University of Ottawa to obtain a diploma in journalism and an honours bachelor of journalism.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby)
In Burnaby, the British Columbia Institute of Technology offers a two-year broadcast journalism Diploma of Technology, in which all students receive training and practical skills in news writing, audio and video editing, research and reporting, along with academic and lecture-based subjects to help them prepare for online, radio and television journalism.
Centennial College offers a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in print, photo and online journalism as well as layout and design. The program ends with a 15-week internship in the industry. Approximately 40 students are admitted to this program each year. Centennial also offers a two-year program for university graduates or anyone with significant work experience in media.
Conestoga College offers two-year Ontario College Diplomas in broadcast journalism and print journalism. The first year, common to both streams streams, provides courses in research and interviewing, journalism law and ethics, news writing, broadcast technologies, photography and broadcast performance. In the second year, students choose to specialize in print or broadcast. Those in the print diploma program produce the student newspaper, Spoke, and study business, feature, opinion and magazine writing. Students in the broadcast stream produce radio and television reports in news, feature and documentary formats; they also supply news reports for the college radio station. Approximately 35 students are admitted to each program each year.
College of the North Atlantic (St. John’s)
On campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador, the College of the North Atlantic offers a two-year diploma of journalism program, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in print, radio, photo, television and online journalism, along with a few academic courses. The College of the North Atlantic also offers a one-year diploma in journalism for university graduates.
Durham College offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma in print journalism and a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in print and broadcast journalism. The program offers all students practical instruction and workshop courses in print, photo, radio, television and online journalism, along with academic and lecture-based courses to prepare them to work as journalists. Durham College also offers a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate in new media, in which students learn to function in an online news environment.
Fanshawe College offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma program in broadcast journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in news writing and newscasting, use of broadcast equipment, documentary production and sportscasting, along with courses in media law and media ethics. Graduates of this program have direct transferability of 60 credits to the professional arts – communication studies degree program at Athabasca University. Graduates may also be eligible for advanced standing credit to the journalism and communication degree programs at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.
Holland College (Charlottetown)
Holland College offers a two-year diploma in newspaper reporting, in which all students receive practical instruction in writing for newspapers, editing and layout and photojournalism. Holland College also offers an opportunity for its graduates to gain a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism from the University of PEI, if students are willing to spend two additional years at UPEI.
Humber College offers a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in print, radio, television and online journalism. The first two years focus on acquiring the general skills of journalism writing and production. In the third and final year, students specialize in a pathway – print (newspaper and magazine), broadcast (radio and television) or creative writing and editing for publications. Students also gain first-hand experience through assigned internships in the third year. Humber also offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in journalism. In this program, students complete a 14-week placement between third and fourth year.
Langara College offers a two-year diploma in journalism and an eight-month certificate program for university graduates. Both programs offer students practical instruction and workshop courses in print, radio and photojournalism.
Lethbridge College (Lethbridge)
Lethbridge College’s Digital Media and Communications two-year program starts in September and after completing a common first year of courses, students will choose to focus on digital journalism, learning how to create and deliver news content for broadcast, print and mobile while employing online and social media strategies or students will focus on media production and advertising to engage audiences. The Digital Communications and Media program requires mobile learning devices from Lethbridge College and also requires 150 hours of internship experience.
Loyalist College offers a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma certificate in journalism – online, print and broadcast. Students receive a mix of practical instruction and theory about writing, interviewing and editing. In third year, students gain hands-on experience through an eight-week internship. Students can turn their diplomas into degrees using credit transfer to study at Algoma University College, Athabasca University, Davenport University, Griffith University, Laurentian University and University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Loyalist College offers the only full, two-year diploma in photojournalism in Canada, teaching the modern journalism “triple-threat skillset” of digital photography, writing and multimedia production. A fast-track option exists for those with previous post-secondary, industry, or life experience. Graduates find work across the country and around the world as photographers, editors, writers and videographers.
Mohawk College offers a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in print and broadcast journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in investigative journalism, multimedia and public relations. In their final semester, students complete a field placement.
Niagara College offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma in journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in print journalism, photography and newspaper production. They also have the opportunity to write, edit and publish the campus newspaper the Niagara News. Approximately 60 students are admitted to the program each year.
Nova Scotia Community College (Halifax)
The Nova Scotia Community College offers a two-year Radio and TV Arts diploma with a specialization in journalism. Students receive hands-on instruction in news writing for all platforms as well as shooting, editing and production skills. New digital tools and social media are incorporated into newsgathering and reporting. Journalism fundamentals are taught and experimentation in storytelling is encouraged. Students complete 10 weeks of internship during the two-year program.
Red River College- Creative Communication Program (Winnipeg)
Red River College offers a two-year creative communications diploma, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in print, radio, television and online journalism, along with a series of academic and lecture-based courses to prepare them to work in the fields of journalism, broadcasting, advertising and public relations. Only Manitoba residents are admitted to the undergraduate program. RRC also offers a combined diploma/degree in communications with the University of Winnipeg.
Seneca College offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma in journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in print, online, radio and television journalism. There’s a mandatory field placement component as well. Seneca and York University offer a joint program that allows students to obtain a journalism diploma and a bachelor of arts degree.
Sheridan Institute of Technology (Oakville)
Sheridan offers a two-year diploma in broadcast journalism, a two-year journalism – print diploma and a one-year graduate certificate in journalism – new media. In each program, students receive practical instruction in their area of specialization.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary)
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology offers a two-year diploma in journalism, in which all students receive practical instruction and workshop courses in such subjects as ethics, feature and news writing, public relations and graphics. In their second year, students can specialize in either photojournalism or print and online media.
St. Clair College offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma in convergence journalism, in which all students receive an education based on a curriculum that gives them the skills they need to work across all media platforms. Students write for the campus newspaper the Converged Citizen. Approximately 25 students are admitted to this program each year. St. Clair also offers a one-year post-graduate program in media convergence.
St. Lawrence College (Cornwall)
The journalism program at St. Lawrence College was suspended in 2014.
St. Lawrence College offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma program in journalism – multimedia, in which all students receive general education in reporting, layout and social media, and hands-on experience including an internship in their final semester.
