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School of Media Studies & Information Technology

Program Availability

Lakeshore
Fall 2012:
Open
Type:
Degree
Campus: Lakeshore
Program Code:
22241
Length:

Eight semesters, beginning in September, plus one work term

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dan Rowe, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 5268 | dan.rowe@humber.ca
  • Our Program
    The medium is the instant message
    The medium is the instant message
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    Humber's four-year Bachelor of Journalism degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for in-depth work as a journalist in a multi-platform digital environment. In addition to the traditional skills of researching, reporting and interviewing, students will learn how to bring together audio, text and video in a web-based environment to create compelling stories. Throughout the program students will be learning how to manage web-based content for both websites and hand-held devices.

    Social media is having a significant impact on the journalism profession, and through this degree, students will learn how to incorporate social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and other interactive technologies into their daily journalism. Graduates of the degree will possess both the fundamentals of journalism along with a firm grasp of interactive and web-based technologies.

    Students will study both the theoretical and practical aspects of journalism using the latest equipment in a newly constructed facility at our Lakeshore Campus. Students will have access to industry-standard software and hardware, and will be taught by instructors who will bring their industry experience into the classroom. At the same time an emphasis will be placed on examining the history of journalism and the role of the journalist in society. Students will also enhance and expand their knowledge through general education electives, which will be taken each semester.

    The program has been designed with input from journalists and media professionals to ensure the curriculum is current and providing the skills necessary for employment.

    Your Career

    Your Career

    Graduates of this program can look forward to careers as journalists, media relations managers, editors, communications specialists and researchers, as well as a variety of positions relating to digital media production.

  • Industry Partnerships

    Industry Support
    “Your Journalism degree... is appropriately positioned to nurture and network a new generation of digitally literate and interdisciplinary journalists.”
    Ontario Digital Media Professionals' Guild

    "There is no question that the program outlined for the new degree would provide excellent grounding for students wanting to pursue employment."
    Bruce Creighton, President
    Business Information Group

    "As the television industry evolves, more and more employees will be called upon to multitask across various media platforms."
    Cal Johnson, News Director

  • Our Faculty

    Note: For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.

  • Workplacement

    Students complete a fourteen-week work placement in the summer between years three and four. This placement provides students with an opportunity to gain experience in the field of practice and to meet professionals in journalism and digital communications settings. Many of the placements are offered in the Greater Toronto Area, a hub for the media industry. The work settings and the work to be performed in these settings, support the professional development of the students so that they will graduate with both the knowledge and skills required to enter the profession, as well as the confidence to perform the work required.

     

    Industry Support

    "Your Journalism degree...is appropriately positioned to nurture and network a new generation of digitally literate and interdisciplinary journalists."

    Ontario Digital Media Professionals' Guild

    "There is no question that the program outlined for the new degree would provide excellent grounding for students wanting to pursue employment".

    Bruce Creighton, President, Business Information Group

    "As the television industry evolves, more and more employees will be called upon to  multi-task across various media platforms".

    Cal Johnson, News Director

  • Admission Requirement
    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
    • Grade 12U English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent. If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
    • Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 U or M Mathe­matics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent
    • Four Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above with a minimum of 65 per cent overall average

    Note: For further information, refer to  the Selection Procedures section in this publication.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

    Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations in this publication for admission criteria.

  • Fees

    The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is

    - domestic $6,666.34

    - international $12,800

    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.

    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

    Degree Scholarships

    Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement.

    See the following chart for details.  Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

    Degree Academic Average Scholarship

    95%+ $4,000 renewable
    90 - 94.9% $3,500 renewable
    85 - 89.9% $3,000 renewable
    80 - 84.9% $2,000 renewable
    75 - 79.9% $1,500 one time

    Tuition Bursaries

    Humber offers tuition bursaries based on demondstrated financial need.  Bursary information is available online at srs.humber.ca Make sure to apply early because bursaries funds may run out before the deadline dates.  Deadline to apply: June 29, 2012 for programs starting September 2012.

    Entrance Scholarships

    Many of Humber's scholarships are based on grades and volunteer work experience.  Scholarship details and application information can be found at humber.ca/admissions/scholarships.

    OSAP

    Find out if you qualify for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).  Visit osap.gov.on.ca.

    On-campus Jobs

    Earn while you learn!  Students may apply to more than 900 on-campus jobs each school year.  Competitive wages and flexible schedules are some of the perks of this program.  Check out on-campus job listings at careers.humber.ca/workstudy.

Curriculum
Curriculum Notes

Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Train­ing, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting November 2010. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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