Journalism
ufv.ca/scmsThis four-course certificate (12-14 credits) offers an introduction to journalism and closely aligned areas of study. It can serve up to three key purposes:
This certificate can be taken on its own. It can also complement many majors and minors at UFV, such as majors in English, Sociology/Anthropology, and Visual Arts. It can also be a relevant add-on to the Bachelor of Media Arts degree.
This certificate is given as a completion credential. Any student successfully completing the four courses is eligible for the certificate. Some students might complete the certificate while enrolled in their current programs, while others may be admitted to UFV for the purpose of taking the certificate.
New students should apply to Qualifying Studies. Students will be required to meet the admissions requirements for the university, as well as meet the individual course prerequisites.
Students currently enrolled in post-secondary programs are required to meet only the course prerequisites.
See the Fees and Other Costs section. Other than the $25 graduation fee, there are no additional fees for the certificate. Students will be eligible for financial aid if they are currently in a program that is eligible for student loan funding and take a minimum of nine credits per semester.
Course | Title | Credits |
MACS 235/ JRNL 235 | Introduction to Journalism in Canada | 3 |
CMNS 300/ JRNL 300 | Introduction to the Practice of Journalism | 3 |
Two of: | 6-8 | |
MACS 130 | Mass Communication in Canada | |
CMNS 175 | Writing for the Internet | |
ENGL 215 | Creative Writing: Creative Non-Fiction | |
SOC 254 | Writing for the Social Sciences | |
CMNS 301/ JRNL 301 | Advanced Practice of Journalism | |
VA 365/FILM 365/JRNL 365 | Documentary Video Storytelling | |
VA 366/FILM 366 | Documentary Video Production | |
MACS 369/ JRNL 369 | Media Law and Ethics | |
ENGL 373/ JRNL 373 | Creative Writing: Advanced Creative Non-Fiction |
Note: Many of these courses have prerequisites. Students wishing to complete this certificate in only four courses must take CMNS 175, CMNS 300/JRNL 300, MACS 130, and MACS 235/JRNL 235.
Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (courses numbered 100 or above) must maintain an undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at UFV. Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from undergraduate studies at UFV. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering for 10 credits. For further details, see the Academic standing and undergraduate continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV's Undergraduate Continuance policy (92).
Students must complete at least 50% of the credits required in the certificate (2 of the 4 courses) at UFV.
Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the four courses to be eligible for the certificate, with a minimum grade of C in any individual course. The program must be completed within 10 years.
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.