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Program Code: 04751
Program Availability
Contact Information:
Carey French,
program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5529
carey.french@humber.caMike Karapita,
program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 4530
mike.karapita@humber.ca
Six semesters, beginning in September
Humber's Journalism – Print and Broadcast diploma program has trained hundreds of Canadian and North American reporters, camera operators, editors, producers and managers in media. The program is also ideal for those looking to go into communications or public relations.
At Humber, you learn journalism hands-on. Classes feature practical instruction with projects due under tight deadlines to match industry standards. Students go on field trips to places such as Toronto City Hall, downtown courts, Queen's Park and Kensington Market. Guest speakers visit, including industry experts, local politicians, and media personalities.
The Journalism – Print and Broadcast diploma has features to prepare you for work with magazines, newspapers, radio, television or online:
Our students and graduates win industry-respected awards, such as Columbia School of Journalism awards and APPLE awards from College Media Advisors. Students travel to New York City for the awards, with Humber students winning more than 60 awards the last two years. In addition, Et Cetera was judged the 2012 Outstanding Campus Newspaper by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.
"I came to Humber because I wanted the opportunity to learn the skills I would need and apply in the workplace. Classes were very challenging, and pushed us to excel. In my last year at Humber, I was part of the team that got the first student interview with Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the election campaign."
Kathleen, 2011 graduate editorial assistant and associate producer, CBC
Make a career breaking the news and be a modern storyteller.
In the digital age, journalists have far more reach than ever before to tell stories, share images and shape opinions. There are hundreds of media companies across Canada, and thousands of potential openings are forecast by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada over the next decade. As media organizations change to meet the needs of the public, there are opportunities for people with modern skill sets to begin their careers.
Humber's Journalism – Print and Broadcast program gives you the inside scoop on how to get a challenging and rewarding career. Many graduates begin as a reporter for a daily newspaper or a radio or TV station, as a magazine feature writer, as an editor, or as a digital news reporter. If you love non-stop action with new challenges every day, journalism is an ideal career. Reflect the world back to audiences across today's multimedia spectrum, where stories can be accessed through print, broadcast and web-based and mobile media.
Our faculty members come from all types of journalistic backgrounds, with many working in the industry, side by side with Humber Journalism graduates. As well, faculty take part in international conferences, speak at conventions and corporate functions, and judge industry competitions. This helps keep our program current and connected.
For further information, refer to programs.mediastudies.humber.ca/journalism.
Humber Journalism students work with the leading media companies in Toronto and Canada. Students gain valuable first-hand experience through an assigned, 30-day placement, usually unpaid, in the final year of their studies. This is an exciting opportunity for students to apply everything they’ve earned in school in a work place. Internships are a great way for a student to enhance their resumé, form lasting industry connections, and in some cases, be hired immediately upon graduating.
Since Humber is located in Toronto, home to dozens of traditional and new media companies, and has a strong reputation among journalists, students have the opportunity to work with some of the most dynamic and diverse media organizations in Canada.
Humber Journalism is proud of its extensive industry partners, which include CBC CTV, 680News, TSN, TVO, Toronto Star, National Post, Toronto Sun, 590 The FAN Radio, CHTV, Rogers TV, TVOntario, A-Channel Barrie, Transcontinental Magazines, Metroland Newspapers, Business Information Group, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association, and The Canadian Daily Newspaper Association.
Journalism graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 70 per cent or more will be considered for admission to Humber’s Bachelor of Journalism degree program. Graduates may then complete the degree program in just four semesters of full-time study, plus a 14-week placement.
Graduates must also possess ENG4U or Humber’s COMM 201/WRIT 101 or COMM 301/WRIT 201 with a grade of 70 per cent or more, plus a Grade 11U-level Mathematics or equivalent. To apply, please complete and submit the online application form.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.
Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.
Humber also offers the Journalism – Print and Broadcast Accelerated advanced diploma program 04901 and the Bachelor of Journalism degree program 22241.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| GNED 101 | An Introduction to Arts and Science |
| JRNL 100 | Fundamentals of Reporting |
| JRNL 106 | The Art of the Interview |
| JRNL 114 | Basic Photography |
| JRNL 130 | Media Law and Ethics |
| WRIT 101 | College Reading And Writing Skills-Journalism |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| JRNL 115 | Broadcast Writing |
| JRNL 205 | Newspaper Reporting 1 |
| JRNL 214 | Photojournalism |
| JRNL 219 | Introduction to Online Journalism |
| JRNL 220 | Beat Reporting |
| JRNL 222 | Computer Assisted Reporting |
| WRIT 201 | Professional Writing Skills-Journalism |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| JRNL 315 | Page Design for Journalism |
| JRNL 316 | Web Writing and Design |
| JRNL 317 | Magazine Writing and Research |
| JRNL 318 | News Reporting |
| JRNL 319 | Radio News 1 |
| JRNL 325 | Newspaper Reporting 2 |
| WRIT 300 | Literature & Composition 1 - Journalism |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| JRNL 400 | Magazine Editing and Production |
| JRNL 413 | Multi-Platform Community Reporting |
| JRNL 414 | TV News/Videography |
| JRNL 415 | Digital Production |
| JRNL 416 | Opinion Writing |
| JRNL 417 | Radio News 2 |
| WRIT 350 | Literature and Composition 2 - Journalism |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| JRNL 520 | Advanced Radio News |
| JRNL 523 | Multimedia Management |
| JRNL 541 | Journalism Internship |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| JRNL 521 | Advanced TV News |
| JRNL 641 | Advanced Online Journalism |
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