Journalism Programs at Ontario Colleges

Journalism Courses

The focus of journalism programs is to equip students with the skills that every professional in the industry must have, namely interviewing, researching, material gathering and reporting for a number of different audiences and mediums. These skills will then be applied to a variety of reporting mediums, including newspaper, magazine, radio, television and the Internet.

Additional complementary theory classes and skills may include:

• Editing
• Photography and photo journalism
• Design and desktop publishing
• Media ethics

Much of the course work in journalism programs will be designed to prepare students to work under tight deadlines, using proper equipment and adapting their work to a variety of mediums. Work placements may also be part of the curriculum to give students experience working in an actual newsroom environment.

General Journalism Program Requirements

Ontario college journalism programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a grade 12 English credit. Additional requirements may include grammar assessment and submission or completion of a writing assignment.

Journalism Jobs and Salaries

Journalism is an ever-evolving industry, so it pays for students to have a diverse skill set that can land them a position in any reporting environment. Job opportunities exist in traditional newspaper environments, as well as in broadcasting on radio or television. More and more opportunities are also surfacing for web-based reporting, whether it’s for online newspapers or news podcasts.

Salaries for journalists are largely based on level of experience. Often, entry-level reporters can expect to make anywhere from $27,000 to $33,000 per year, but with experience can move as high as $50,000 or more.

Ontario Colleges Offering Journalism Programs

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