Current
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2024/25
Academic Calendar 2024/25
Communication
ufv.ca/communicationJournalism minor
Note: This program will be available starting September 2025.
This section specifies the major discipline requirements only. Please refer to the specific degree section for information on additional requirements.
Lower-level requirements: 12 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| CMNS 126 | Communicating Visually in Organizations | 3 |
| CMNS 175 | Writing for the Internet | 3 |
| CMNS 201 | Foundations of Journalism Practice | 3 |
| MACS 235/ JRNL 235 | Introduction to Journalism in Canada | 3 |
Upper-level requirements: 19 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| CMNS 301 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| CMNS 311 | Investigative Reporting | 3 |
| CMNS 320 | Editing Principles and Applications | 3 |
| CMNS 465 | Grant and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| MACS 369/ JRNL 369 | Media Law and Ethics | 4 |
| One of: | 3 | |
| CMNS 399D | Informational Graphics | |
| CMNS 499 | Special Topics in Journalism Practice | |
| VA 365/ FILM 365 | Documentary Video Storytelling | |
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section. Communications courses are offered in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats. Students should check the timetable before registration to choose sections offered in a manner that suits their preferred learning style.