Journalism – New Media in Sheridan College (Ontario), Canada

Journalism – New Media in Sheridan College (Ontario)

Prepare for your journalism career with a graduate certificate

This graduate certificate program prepares you for a variety of journalism or media careers. You’ll learn in-demand skills, from researching and interviewing to data mining and content production. At Sheridan, you’ll develop a broad perspective that will prepare you to work in all news and information platforms.

Work with the latest journalism tools and technology

Sheridan’s newly renovated newsroom is a fully interactive space. It merges all media platforms (radio, television, web) into one centre. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and studio space, and will use a variety of camera formats to produce news stories, documentaries and other digital content.

Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Journalism - New Media program will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Research, develop and write investigative news stories.
• Analyze knowledge from communities, current events, public affairs and history to interpret and express the context for a range of new media outlets.
• Broadcast news stories independently using a variety of new media techniques such as blogging, webcasting, podcasting and tweeting.
• Capture and edit professional quality images that communicate effectively for use in news stories using the appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Create and edit well-designed and technically sound e-news pages using industry standard software.
• Create and maintain all aspects of a daily, Internet-based, multimedia publication.
• Participate as an effective member of a team.
• Manage and lead a team of journalism professionals.
• Develop a portfolio that demonstrates creative and professional skills and abilities in journalism.
• Comply with and promote adherence to relevant Canadian legislation, standards, and the principles and practices of journalism.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can expect a variety of employment scenarios, ranging from full-time, traditional employment to contract and freelance work to self-employment start ups. Students will work successfully in the field of news and information, television and radio, web and new media, production and communications.

Sample Job Titles

• Digital Journalist
• Data Journalist
• News Broadcaster
• News Reporter
• Radio/TV host
• News and Information Content Producer

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
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Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
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Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
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