Degree Entrance Scholarship Available
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2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
21st century journalists work in an ever-changing global media landscape. They're tech-savvy storytellers who find and report the news using sounds, images and words, seamlessly weaving these elements together for a variety of platforms: websites, social media, newspapers, magazines, radio and television. Our program will help prepare you for this new media world.
As a Sheridan Journalism student, you'll learn from the best. Our award-winning and forward-thinking professors are drawn from Canada's busiest and most progressive newsrooms. They'll guide you through a cutting-edge digital curriculum that emphasizes: reporting, writing and editing, social media branding, research techniques, story pitching, web and print design, and data journalism.
You'll work in our state-of-the-art Avid, HD-TV news studio, broadcasting live college-wide and streaming online. You'll also write news, shoot photos, and create videos and interactive features for the Sheridan Sun website, tablet app and Sheridan Sun TV. In your final semester, you'll apply what you've learned in a field placement at a Canadian broadcaster, website, newspaper or magazine.
Sheridan has a strong relationship with Ryerson University. If you’re interested in continuing your studies after completing Sheridan’s Journalism diploma program, you can apply for advanced entry into Ryerson’s Bachelor of Journalism degree program. Those who are accepted into Ryerson’s Journalism degree program are projected to complete the degree in just five semesters.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
Courses effective Fall 2019. Students who are currently enrolled can refer to their original program plan. See your Program Coordinator or Academic Advisor for details.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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COMM17028 | Reporting and Writing 1 | 3 |
JOUR 15375 | Introduction to News Camera | 3 |
JOUR 14085 | Introduction to Editing | 3 |
JOUR 10001 | Art of Research | 3 |
JOUR 15738 | Fundamentals of Journalism | 3 |
Essential Communication Skills | 3 | |
Total: | 18 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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JOUR 18802 | Reporting and Writing 2 | 3 |
JOUR 24235 | Advanced News Camera | 3 |
JOUR 22575 | Advanced Editing | 3 |
LAWS 29561 | Law and Ethics/Advanced Research Skills | 3 |
VDES 11217 | Design for Media | 3 |
Mandated GEN ED - Political Science | 3 | |
Total: | 18 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
JOUR 27198 | Reporting and Writing 3 | 3 |
JOUR 15601 | Newslab 1 Online Publishing | 6 |
JOUR 14049 | Program Production for Broadcast | 3 |
CULT 27636 | Social Cultural Awareness/Indigenous Reporting | 3 |
LIFE 13991 | Career Management Prep | 2 |
General Education Course (Open) | ||
Students select one of the following: | ||
PUBR 10199 | Strategic Communications/Public Relations | 3 |
JOUR 29599 | Advanced Producing | 3 |
Total: | 23 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
JOUR 20172 | Newslab 2 (Broadcast and Online Publishing) | 8 |
JOUR 25604 | Entrepreneurial Journalism | 2 |
General Education Course (Open) | 3 | |
Students select one of the following: | ||
JOUR 24717 | Radio/Podcasting | 5 |
JOUR 20082 | Digital Solutions Journalism | 5 |
Students select one of the following: | ||
JOUR 17624 | Ezine/Magazine Production | 3 |
JOUR 28823 | Sports Broadcasting | 3 |
Total: | 21 |
Courses subject to change.
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
Or
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Our award-winning grads are working at CTV, CBC, The Fight Network, Corus Entertainment, the Toronto Star, Hamilton Spectator, and as social media strategists for Fortune 500 companies.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020-2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
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Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 2 years Program code: PJRNL
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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