Graduate Certificate Program Contemporary Journalism - Posgrado en Periodismo Contemporáneo

Contemporary Journalism is a three-semester, Graduate Certificate program that explores new tools, trends and directions in journalism while maintaining an emphasis on sourced, credible and verifiable storytelling. Students learn in an interactive environment with a range of courses covering news reporting, writing, editing and visual storytelling; students also explore social media, mobile and emerging technologies, including virtual reality, and delve into multimedia storytelling and data journalism.

The program will culminate with entrepreneurial and professional practice elements, including a field placement, where students will have the opportunity to demonstrate and refine their skills in today’s rapidly evolving media environment. In a digital world, where the smartphone is increasingly the newsroom for journalists and the living room for the audience, the Contemporary Journalism program will emphasize the use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, to source, produce and share credible, multimedia journalism.

College diploma or university degree in any discipline
Applicants, without the post-secondary requirements but with experience in the fields of journalism, communications or related disciplines and a minimum of two years of post-secondary experience, will be considered

Additional Requirements:

Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will:

Submit a minimum of three writing samples, preferably published non-fiction material, but essay extracts will be considered.

Start Date:Fall

Semester 1
News Reporting
Visual Storytelling: Photography and Videography
Contemporary Issues in Law and Ethics
Data Management and Presentation
Introduction to Mobile
Design and Presentation for Mobile

Semester 2
Emerging Tools and Technology
Analytics, Algorithms and Audiences
Audio and Podcasting
Interactive and Data Journalism
Advanced Video
Social Media and Storytelling
Storyworks

Semester 3
Personal Branding and Freelancing
Business and Future of Media
Entrepreneurial Reporting
Field Placement

Multimedia journalist
Reporter
Writer
Story Producer
Digital Content Specialist
Content Marketer
Communications professional