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Journalism (JRN)

Starts in January, September

Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Media

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
JRN100 Multi-Platform Visuals  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
JRN110 Reporting - Journalism Principles  Flexible  Not offered  Flexible
JRN114 Storytelling for Audio Platforms  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
JRN141 The Writing Workshop - Mechanics  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
JRN170 Research Methods  Online  Not offered  Online

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
CAN410 Indigenous Awareness: Towards Truth and Reconciliation  Hybrid  Online  Not offered
JRN200 Editing and Online Visual Skills  In-person  In-person  Not offered
JRN201 Journalism in Public Life  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
JRN210 Reporting Ethics and Legal  Flexible  Flexible  Not offered
JRN214 Advanced Storytelling for Audio Platforms  In-person  In-person  Not offered
JRN241 The Writing Workshop - Specialized Formats  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
JRN300 Introduction to Integrated Newsroom  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
JRN310 Cross Platform Reporting  Not offered  Not offered  Flexible
JRN311 Live Remote Reporting  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
JRN314 Longform and Feature Content  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
JRN370 Advanced Research  Not offered  Not offered  Online
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
JRN400 Advanced Integrated Newsroom  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
JRN420 New Technologies and Techniques  Online  Not offered  Not offered
JRN430 Career Mgmt and Portfolio  Flexible  Not offered  Not offered
JRN440 Field Placement  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
plus: General Education Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Professional Options

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
JRN410 Specialization - Investigative Journalism  Online  Not offered  Not offered
JRN411 Specialization - Advanced Performance / Interview  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
JRN412 Specialization - Sports and Entertainment Journalism  In-person  Not offered  Not offered

 

Program Learning Outcomes