Centennial’s unique Fast-Track Journalism program is an accelerated course designed for university and college graduates who enter in the 3rd semester of the 3 year Journalism program. It will take you from the classroom to the newsroom, with an exciting field placement. From covering breaking news to exploring human interest stories, in this program you’ll report events, interview the newsmakers and examine the issues of our times. A career in journalism is exciting, fast-paced and focused on interesting people, places and stories.

In this program you will:

• Learn to write and tell stories in an energetic, dynamic and hands-on environment, led by a faculty of seasoned professionals and educators
• Develop a portfolio of published stories and photos as you apply your skills in a real newsroom, producing an online publication, and an award-winning community newspaper, and radio-television news.
• Develop new multiplatform and online skills for the evolving world of news reporting

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Global Citizenship and Equity Portfolio
Students in this program will develop a portfolio documenting their engagement with the College's signature global citizenship and equity competencies.  For more information on Global Citizenship and Equity, the GC&E Portfolio and the supports available to you, please visit http://www.centennialcollege.ca/citizenshipandequity.

Career Outlook

Companies that have hired program graduates include:

• CTV News
• Canoe.ca
• 680 News
• Toronto Star
• TSN

Program Highlights

• Gain hands-on experience with The East Toronto Observer, an award-winning community newspaper, and The Toronto Observer, online edition
• One-on-one interaction occurs between faculty and students in an ultra modern professional newsroom 
• Gain access to extensive publishing, broadcast and interactive facilities at The Centre for Creative Communications campus
• One semester is spent on work experience, with faculty support and guidance

Educational Partners

Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with selected universities, institutes and professional associations. These partnerships allow graduates to apply academic credit towards further study.
Our partner is: Athabasca University, Professional Arts degree (Communication Studies)

Eligibility
College diploma or university degree in any discipline.
We will  consider applicants with partial post-secondary education (minimum two years) and relevant work experience.

Additional Requirements

Complete either of the following options:

1.  Submit a portfolio of Journalism related work along with a resume and references

• You should include 6 to 10 samples - you may include clippings, printouts or airchecks of published or broadcast work (from an established — non-hobbyist — newspaper, news website or radio/TV outlet… including university news media)

2.  Attend a program admission session where you will:

• Complete a two-part writing test
• Submit a portfolio of writing samples;  6-8 pieces, academic essay extracts or creative writing
• Submit an up-to-date resumé 

 

Career Outlook

Companies that have hired program graduates include:

• Canadian Living Online
• Toronto Sun
• Global TV 
• National Post