Journalism

Program Description

The JRN program will provide you with pre– professional training in radio, television and new media journalism, and documentary skills. You’ll gain a high degree of competency and knowledge, and be prepared to obtain entry– level positions in a broad spectrum of radio and television information programming.

You are best suited for this program if you have a great desire for storytelling and disseminating information about news, public affairs, entertainment and sports. Over the course of the program, you’ll learn important research, critical thinking, media analysis, writing and on– camera & on–microphone performance skills.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation(C), University Preparation(U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(U) or ENG4(C)

Desirable:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U).
• Basic computer skills including Windows or Macintosh operating system, word processing (preferably Microsoft Word), spreadsheet software (Excel).

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicant selection may be a two–step process. In Step 1, academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre– requisite subjects and/or scores in English and Reading Achievement Tests) may be used to select applicants who are eligible for Step 2. The second step will require attendance at an orientation session and the completion of program–related assignments. Applicants who are unsuccessful in Step 1 will be notified by mail, and will not be included in Step 2 of the selection process.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well–organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Fees

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Your Career

Your career in journalism for radio, television and new media starts now. Earn a diploma in Journalism and you’ll find exciting career opportunities in news, public affairs, weather, entertainment and sports anchoring, reporting, researching, broadcast and web writing, documentary production, video/audio recording and editing. Our graduates also find employment in corporate and public settings such as media and public relations.

Joint Program with York University

Program Code: JRNY

Seneca College and York University offer a joint program which enables students to earn a Seneca diploma in Journalism and a York University Bachelor of Arts Degree. This program is for students who have completed two years of a B.A. program, or three years of an honours B.A. program at York University. Information on the joint program may be obtained from the Advising Centre, Faculty of Arts, York University, or from the Admissions Office, Seneca College.

Affiliations and Associations

• Broadcast Education Association, Canada (BEAC)
• BURLI Software
• Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
• Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA)

Field Placement

As a student in JRN, you’ll benefit from one hundred hours of field placement in a professional broadcast setting. This component is critical to your career success and a requirement for graduation.

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

For more information, please visit: els.senecac.on.ca.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

International

Curriculum

Currently under review.

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