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Access to Seneca's campuses is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are open with services available online. Learn more about Seneca's winter 2021 programs.
Toronto and Peel Region have moved into lockdown. Current in-person learning activities at Seneca's campuses are not affected and will continue as scheduled.
Journalism (JRN)
Starts in January, September
Location
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College DiplomaSchool
School of MediaSeneca is delivering this program online with some on-campus learning activities in January 2021. Students with on-campus activities will receive information about course scheduling and preparing to come to campus. Learn more about technical requirements for online learning.
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About the Program
Seneca’s two-year diploma Journalism program will provide you with hands-on training for multiple platforms — broadcast, video, audio, multimedia, online and social media. You will work in integrated newsrooms across all platforms.
Starting on your first day, you will be in the field reporting and giving a voice to issues that matter. As the program develops you can specialize in sports, entertainment, aboriginal/environmental issues, investigative journalism, hosting/anchoring or documentary/multimedia presentations.
You can also pursue the concurrent credential Journalism program offered by Seneca and York University where you can earn a Seneca diploma and a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Multiplatform reporting
- Content producing
- Documenting
- Multimedia presentation
- Specialized writing
- Pitching
- Audio and visual gathering
- Editing
- Investigating
- On-air performance
Work Experience
Field Placement
You will experience journalism in a professional multiplatform setting through six weeks of mandatory field placement.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Multiplatform content producer
- Investigative reporter
- Videographer
- Sportscaster
- Entertainment host
- Digital journalist
- Documentary maker
- Video and audio recorder
- Editor in various sectors of television, radio, digital journalism and social media
Affiliations/Associations
- Canadian Media Educators (CME)
- Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
- Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)
- 105.9 THE REGION
We are a founding member of J-Schools Canada/ÉcolesJ, a national organization of journalism programs dedicated to promoting quality journalism education in Canada and abroad.
Seneca is one of the few Avid-certified colleges in Ontario.
Student Works and Experiences
Success Story
A Former elementary school teacher, Melissa has become one of Seneca’s most recognizable graduates. She credits her training from the journalism program for leading her where she is today as co-host and moderator of the popular Canadian daytime talk show The Social.
Melissa Grelo
Journalism