Hone your skills to excel in the evolving world of journalism and communications. The practical focus of the BJour degree is on writing, editing, interviewing, photography and working with technology to produce print and online publications. Explore theory such as media law and journalistic ethics, and cultivate decision-making and critical-thinking skills. Prepare for a career in news organizations or communication and media liaison departments.
The practical side of the program focuses on writing, editing, interviewing, taking photographs, and working with new technology to produce print and online publications. The theory side of the program emphasizes media law, journalistic ethics, decision-making and critical thinking.
Students are encouraged to develop and hone their skills through working with widely circulated hard copy and electronic publications. The program is also structured to accommodate students with a wide range of educational and practical experience, as well as to provide a broad set of career and educational options for graduates. The Bachelor of Journalism is an intensive, four-year degree that blends theory and skill development, to train students for jobs as journalists and communication specialists.
Fees based on (15 credits/5 courses)
Enrollment Cycles
January 2024
May 2024
September 2024
Entry Requirements
Competitive admission
Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
If you don’t meet the requirements
Students entering at third year must have completed 60 post-secondary credits. Those applicants who have taken no prior journalism or communication courses are required to complete 48 credits of journalism, including the four core second-year courses. Core curriculum will be adjusted during academic counseling as appropriate for students who have already taken journalism or communication courses in their first and second years.
Courses Offered
Fall
Business Presentations
Introduction to Communications
Introduction to Professional Writing
Communications English
Business, Professional and Academic Composition
Interpersonal Communication
Technology and Communication
Professional Business and Technical Writing
Technical Writing
Digital Imaging and Editing
Research Methods in Communication
Travel Media
Advanced Professional Communication
Studies in Communication, Film and Digital Production
Citizen/Consumer Identities
Organizational Communications
Introduction to Multimedia
Introduction to Reporting Skills and Techniques
Journalism Career Prep I
Online Journalism
Beat Reporting
Research Methods
Outlaw Journalists
Senior Project
Winter
Business Presentations
Introduction to Professional Writing
Communications English
Occupational Writing for AHTs
Business, Professional and Academic Composition
Technical Writing
Report Writing and Presentation for Students of Respiratory Therapy
Professional Presentation/Communication, Police and Justice Studies
Mass Communication and the Popular Culture Industry
Interpersonal Communication
Professional Business and Technical Writing
Critical Thinking and Writing for Science and Technology
