* Tuition fees listed are for two semesters (unless otherwise noted) and include both Health Insurance and mandatory non-tuition-fees.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
Humber’s Journalism advanced diploma program is designed to produce dynamic storytellers who are immediately ready to work in a variety of media platforms as reporters, broadcasters, editors, producers and digital content managers. Our program is also ideal for those looking to go into communications or public relations.
As a journalism student, you’ll be given training in hands-on skills that are at the forefront of what’s happening in the industry today including reporting the news, creating broadcast stories, writing feature articles, capturing high quality images and creating compelling digital presentations. Our tight deadlines match industry standards. You will work individually and in teams in the classroom and in the field. You will learn from industry experts and media personalities. As well, you will get a solid grounding in media law and ethics.
We are constantly updating our curriculum to reflect the new reality of journalism in the digital age.
Our program features:
courses with a focus on digital media, online publishing and developing web content including social media
hands-on technical and production training including broadcast equipment, digital prepress, TV production and multimedia management
entrepreneurial skills advice for today’s highly competitive media communications market
real-life experience working on our online news site humbernews.ca, Humber Et Cetera campus news online, Radio Humber 96.9 FM, Humber TV and magazine productions
valuable industry exposure and contacts through work placements which help you build your network and resumé
experienced faculty working in industry bringing extensive and exclusive media connections
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Semester 1
GNED 101: An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
MDCP 100: Introduction to Media Studies
MDCP 101: Innovative Design
MDCP 102: Web Design
MDCP 103: Communication Skills
MDCP 104: Digital Imaging
WRIT 100: College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
JRNL 100: Fundamentals of Reporting
JRNL 115: Broadcast Writing
JRNL 119: Photojournalism
JRNL 129: Reporting for Diverse Communities
JRNL 130: Media Law and Ethics
JRNL 219: Introduction to Online Journalism
JRNL 222: Introduction to Research and Investigative Journalism
WRIT 201: Professional Writing Skills: Journalism
Semester 3
JRNL 205: News Reporting 1
JRNL 223: Data Journalism
JRNL 229: Reporting for Diverse Communities 2
JRNL 317: Magazine Writing and Research
JRNL 318: TV News Reporting
JRNL 319: Radio News 1
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED: General Elective
Semester 4
JRNL 316: Online Web Writing and Design
JRNL 324: News Reporting 2
JRNL 400: Magazine Editing and Production
JRNL 414: TV News and Video Production
JRNL 417: Radio News 2
WRIT 401: Cultural and Creative Writing
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED: General Elective
Semester 5
JRNL 326: Professional Practice
Select 2 from the following courses
JRNL: Journalism Elective
Semester 6
JRNL 327: Journalism Internship
JRNL 350: Advanced Online Journalism
EAP is taught at Lakeshore Campus
While, historically, many graduates have found work as a reporter for a newspaper, a radio or TV station or as a magazine feature writer, today you may be just as likely to see your career develop in digital communications, either working for an enterprise or developing your own independent entrepreneurial brand.
As media organizations change to meet the needs of the public, there are more opportunities for people with modern communication skillsets to begin their careers. These skills are transferable to all industries and sectors – wherever there are organizations looking to communicate their message, build their brand and tell their stories.
