Journalism (Graduate Certificate)
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: JR511
Campus: North
Length: 3 semesters starting in September
Our program will immerse you in advanced research, writing and interview practices, data mining techniques, and a range of story-telling approaches for work within a multi-platform journalistic or information-gathering environment. You will also have the opportunity to pursue discipline-specific reporting in areas such as science, business, sports and the arts.
Using the latest technologies, the program will focus on training graduates for the field of journalism with an emphasis on digital journalism. Graduates of this program will be able to fully function in a digital/online environment including social media and data-based journalism. An emphasis will be placed on providing you with opportunities to practise journalism skills through coverage of live field events.
Work Placement
You'll gain valuable first-hand experience through a mandatory work placement, usually unpaid, in the final semester of your studies.
Industry partners include but are not limited to CBC (TV News, Radio News, Talk Radio, Online and Podcasts), CTV (News Channel, Toronto Bureau, Ottawa Bureau, CTVNews.ca), CP24, Global TV News, TV Ontario, CityNews, 680 News, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Postmedia, The Canadian Press, local and regional newspapers, The Hockey News, TSN, Sportsnet, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Rogers M-School, Toronto Life Magazine, Entertainment One, Cineflix, ET Canada, etalk, The Social, CityLine and The Marilyn Dennis Show.
Courses
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNAL 5000: Multiplatform Writing and Editing | Online | Online | |
| JNAL 5001: Media Law and Ethics | Online | Online | |
| JNAL 5002: Emerging Technologies | Online | Online | |
| JNAL 5003: Investigative Research | Online | Online | |
| JNAL 5004: Contextual Storytelling | Online | Online | |
| JNAL 5005: Video / Audio 1 | Online | Online |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNAL 5500: Multiplatform Production | Online | ||
| JNAL 5501: Entrepreneurial Journalism | Online | ||
| JNAL 5502: Long Form Reporting | Online | ||
| JNAL 5503: Data Journalism and Infographics | Online | ||
| JNAL 5504: Independent Study | Online | ||
| JNAL 5505: Video / Audio 2 | Online | ||
| JNAL 5506: Professional Practice | Online |
Semester 3 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNAL 5600: Placement | |||
| JNAL 5601: Newsroom |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 4 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
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Essay
Applicants must complete a 400-word essay. The topic will be general in nature relating to the field of journalism.
Submission Instructions
https://humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the-registrar/registration/submission-instructions.html
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for three semesters is:
- domestic: $5,831.98
- international: $17,467.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,177.08 | $2,177.08 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,695.99 | $2,556.63 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,177.08 | $2,177.08 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,695.99 | $2,556.63 |
| Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $440.00 | $440.00 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,784.59 | $7,784.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,784.59 | $7,784.59 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $8,303.50 | $8,164.14 |
| Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $440.00 | $440.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Mike Wise, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5529
mike.wise@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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