* Insurance, Testing (Placement Assessment), Student ID Card (myCard), Material Fee, Student Centre Facilities Fee, etc
Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter with instructions on how to book a Journalism program admission session.
Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted
|
English Proficiency Test |
Advanced Diploma Programs ** |
|---|---|
|
TOEFL |
570 Paper-based |
|
MELAB |
Score of 78 |
|
IELTS |
6.5 with no band score less than 6.0 |
|
CAEL |
Overall 60, Writing score 60 |
|
Pearson Test of English (Academic) |
58+ |
|
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) |
3.9+ |
|
Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE) |
170-179 |
** With English Level COMM 170/171
Centennial College accepts the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted
|
Centennial Level |
Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM170 |
115 - 124 |
|
Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM160 |
105 - 114 |
Note: Some programs may require a successful score in the College Language Skills Assessment in addition to a grade 12 English grade or equivalent for admission consideration.
English as a Second Language Partnerships
|
English Language Institution |
Location |
Course |
|---|---|---|
|
Academie Linguistique Internationale |
Montreal, QC |
Level 7 Advanced |
|
Canadian Language Learning Centre* |
Toronto, ON |
University Pathway Program |
|
Capital English Solutions |
Toronto, ON |
College-University Preparation Course |
|
EC Toronto |
Toronto, ON |
Pre-Advanced |
|
EC Vancouver |
Vancouver, BC |
Pre-Advanced |
|
ELS Toronto |
Toronto, ON |
English for Academic Purposes Level 112 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, 109 |
|
ELS Vancouver |
Vancouver, BC |
English for Academic Purposes Level 109 or higher |
|
English School of Canada*** |
Toronto, ON |
University-College Transfer Program |
|
Hansa Language Centre** |
Toronto, ON |
English for Academic Purposes and the Level 10 Exam |
|
ICEAP |
Toronto, ON |
General Bridge Program (Lvl 7) |
|
International Language Academy of Canada* |
Toronto, ON |
UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2 |
|
International Language Academy of Canada* |
Vancouver, BC |
UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2 |
|
International Language Schools Canada |
Toronto, ON |
University Pathway Program (A2 Level) |
|
International Language Schools Canada |
Vancouver, BC |
University Pathway Program (A2 Level) |
|
Kaplan International English |
Toronto, ON |
C1 Advanced Level |
|
Kaplan International English |
Vancouver, BC |
C1 Advanced Level |
|
Quest Language Studies Toronto |
Toronto, ON |
Academic Pathway Certificate Program |
|
Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies |
Toronto, ON |
Advanced English for Academic Purposes for graduate certificates; |
|
Sprott Shaw Language College |
Toronto, ON |
English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) |
|
Sprott Shaw Language College |
Vancouver, BC |
English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) |
|
Sprott Shaw Language College |
Victoria, BC |
English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) |
|
St. George International College* |
Toronto, ON |
University and College Pathway |
|
Stafford House Toronto** |
Toronto, ON |
Academic College Preparation |
|
The Language Gallery** |
Toronto, ON |
UPP Level 6 |
|
Toronto International College |
Toronto, ON |
Level 5 Advanced |
|
Upper Madison College |
Toronto, ON |
Level 15 (EAP Term 3) |
*passing grade of 75% required
**passing grade of 80% required
***for degree programs, a passing grade of 80% required
Students who achieve a minimum grade of 70% in any of these programs will satisfy Centennial's English Language requirement for admittance into Centennial College post-secondary programs. Agreements may also specify entry requirements into graduate certificate programs. Students will still need to follow the regular application procedures and must meet all other admission requirements.
In Centennial College's three-year Journalism program, you'll gain the skills to navigate and succeed in a changing industry. By going from the classroom to the newsroom, you'll come to understand the multifaceted and fast-paced journalism industry, which focuses on interesting people, places and things.
In this advanced diploma program, you'll:
From covering breaking news to exploring human interest stories, as a journalist you'll be responsible for reporting events, interviewing newsmakers and examining the issues of our times.
Program Highlights
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Courses
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM-170/COMM-171 | College Communications 2 |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| JO-102 | Reporting 1 |
| JO-109 | Journalism and Democracy |
| JO-110 | Media Literacy |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CO-107 | Visual Storytelling: Photography |
| GNED-500 | Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action |
| JO-105 | Reporting 2 |
| JO-106 | Journalism Law and Ethics |
| JO-111 | Journalism Tools and Techniques |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM-180 | College Communications 3 |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
| JO-200 | Reporting 3 |
| JO-216 | Advanced Visual Storytelling: Photography & Video |
| JO-221 | Interactive Journalism |
| JO-228 | Mobile and Social Journalism |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| JO-205 | Advanced Interviewing Techniques |
| JO-210 | News Lab |
| JO-226 | Personal Branding And Freelancing |
| JO-229 | Writing with Voice and Impact |
| JO-230 | Podcasting |
| JO-500 | Storyworks |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| JO-313 | Entrepreneurial Project |
| JO-316 | Newsroom |
| JO-317 | Advanced Video |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| JO-350 | Field Placement |
English Language Learning (ELL) is taught at Progress Campus
Applicants who apply to, but who do not meet the admission requirements for the Broadcasting and Film, Journalism, or Advertising and Marketing Communication Management programs may receive an alternate offer to the Communications and Media Fundamentals program.
Health Insurance fee is 500CAD per year
