Journalism (Joint Program with Centennial College) | Department of Arts, Culture and Media

Journalism students editing footage from live recording.

Why study Journalism at UTSC?

UTSC offers a joint program of study with Centennial College with the best of both theoretical and the practical, with an Honours BA in Journalism from the University of Toronto and an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Journalism from Centennial College.
UTSC provides Journalism students with the best approaches to critical thinking and understanding of the world of Journalism.

You will learn to report, write and produce mobile and multiplatform journalism in a fast-paced real news environment.
Centennial College Journalism gives students the skills and the tools they need to be successful in the rapidly changing media landscape.
You will learn and demonstrate the skills of a contemporary mobile journalist, telling stories with words, images and video.
You will talk to and report on newsmakers using the latest digital technologies and social media.
The UTSC/Centennial Joint Journalism program arranges four-month internships with a range of the best news organizations in Canada’s media capital – Toronto.

Our graduates go on to successful careers in journalism (both in Canada and abroad), media, graduate school, law school and corporate communications.

Contact

Should you have any questions regarding the Journalism program at the University of Toronto Scarborough, please send us an email.

Faculty

Kenzie Burchell | Assistant Professor

Hadiya Roderique | Assistant Professor

Sherry Yu | Associate Professor

Retired Faculty

Jeffrey Dvorkin | Lecturer

Journalism Joint Program FAQ

How do I apply to the Journalism program?

Entry to the program may be gained directly from high school or after the completion of one year of university study (or equivalent qualifications).

For non-UTSC Students (including graduating high school students and students from other divisions of U of T):

Complete the appropriate application for admission. If you are uncertain about which application to use, see our Admissions website. Your application is processed initially at the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) which then sends your application details to U of T. After you apply, you will receive an acknowledgement of your application from OUAC, and also from U of T directly, that will include an Application Guide with instructions about documents to be submitted directly to U of T.
Receive the outcome of your application from U of T directly.

UTSC students:

Declare program on ACORN https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/unlimited-and-limited-programs

Where are classes held?

The academic courses are taken on the UTSC campus at 1265 Military Trail. The practical journalism classes are held at Centennial College's School of Communications, Media and Design in East York (Centennial College - Story Arts Centre).

Can I do this program part-time?

The academic courses at UTSC may be completed on a part-time basis. However, students must be full-time when doing the professional journalism courses at Centennial.

Can I get both a degree from the U of T and a diploma or certificate from Centennial?

By completing the general degree requirements outlined in the UTSC Calendar--including one of these collaborative programs--you can qualify for an honours degree from the University of Toronto. You will also qualify for an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Journalism from Centennial College.

How do I know when I should start taking courses at Centennial?

You should consult the ACM Program Manager to discuss this further. It is important that you take the UTSC courses for the program as soon as you are eligible to do so, so that you will be ready to begin your work at Centennial at the appropriate time. If you do not prepare appropriately, your access to Centennial courses may be affected, possibly delaying your graduation.

Will I be graded any differently in Centennial College Courses?

You will be required to score 60% or more to pass the courses taken at Centennial College. Note that you are required to maintain a CGPA of 2.0 to remain in the program.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Should you have any questions regarding the Journalism programe at the University of Toronto Scarborough, please send us an email.

How do I apply to this program?

To find this program on the OUAC website, search under University of Toronto Scarborough (found under the University of Toronto entry) under the category "Journalism (Joint Program with Centennial College)" (program code TSJ); you will also need to choose 'Journalism' under the 'Subject of Major Interest' drop-down menu on the following page

The Toronto Observer

The Toronto Observer is produced by students enrolled in the joint UTSC & Centennial College Journalism program

Centennial onDemand

Features media content produced by ACM Journalism students studying at Centennial College's School of Communications, Media & Design

Graphic screenshot of the Centennial Journalism Weblog site

Centennial Journalism's Weblog

News, photos, and multimedia content produced by the students in the UTSC & Centennial College joint program in Journalism