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  • School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism
  • Duration: Two Years


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Your story. Your career.
 
If you are a born storyteller with a strong command of the English language, an insatiable sense of curiosity, a drive to get to the truth and a desire to witness history, you may have the makings of a journalist.    
 
Journalists weave words into stories and capture images that matter. Those words and images become part of history’s first draft. Journalists have opportunities to travel, cover exciting events and projects, and meet interesting, diverse people. Journalists can be the voice of a generation.  
 
CNA’s Journalism program is a learning ground for the deadline-driven, adaptable and observant. Here, you’ll train to deliver the news in a variety of media and gain the skills employers want. You’ll learn how to dig for the story, interview people, shoot video and still images, and describe happenings. You'll work on radio, television and web productions. Training both behind and in front of the camera, you'll be immersed in history, politics and current affairs. And you'll master research and context to understand the impact of media on the world today.
 
This program will prepare you for one of the most fascinating, multifaceted and satisfying careers in the world.
 
Join the courageous and dedicated people who bring us the world every day!
 

 
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Hands-on training in reporting the news
  • Drone journalism and mobile journalism
  • Training in broadcast, print, and still and news photography by award-winning instructors
  • Industry-standard video and audio equipment
  • Radio and video studios
  • A new TV studio in the heart of the campus
  • An expanded and enhanced newsroom
  • Internships with professional news organizations
  • Training in how to use social media, analytics and search-engine optimization
  • Experience in covering a criminal trial
  • Coverage of Indigenous communities
  • News photography and broadcast quality-camera skills
  • Podcast training and how to attract a following
  • Business plan for a Journalism start-up
  • Freelance career skills      
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Graduates from our program are working at every major media outlet in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Students have interned with such outlets and organizations as the Globe and Mail and the United Nations, and they have taken part in student projects in the Middle East.
  • Almost 80 per cent of Canadians get news online. That’s one reason we place a lot of emphasis on teaching students how to promote their own journalism via social media.
  • In recent years, court rulings and legislation have given journalists more ability to protect their anonymous sources. We teach student journalists these and other important points of law that enhance freedom of expression.
  • A kicker is a journalism term for a strong ending to a story. It is also the name of our students’ news website.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Discern newsworthy happenings in the community and develop them into news and current affairs stories.  
  2. Tell stories across several platforms – text, video, audio, photography, websites, social media and mobile applications.  
  3. Perform the writing, research, video, audio and photography skills expected of modern multiplatform journalists.  
  4. Apply discipline in verification while seeking and reporting the truth.  
  5. Provide the context of the news to their audiences.  
  6. Reflect in their work a deep understanding of the news media, its influence, and their own responsibilities as journalists.  
  7. Reflect in their work a thorough comprehension of politics, economics and current affairs.  
  8. Apply high ethical standards.  
  9. Demonstrate a strong understanding of media law.  
  10. Deliver high-quality journalism under strict deadlines.
  11. Apply strategies to reach and engage a digital audience.
  12. Use mobile devices as reporting tools.

Admission Requirements


1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent including a minimum of 65% in level 3000 English
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) with an average pass mark of 60%
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
 
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
CM1100
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Writing Essentials 3 3 1
JL1110
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Introduction to Journalism 4 4 0
JL1130
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Audio Journalism 3 2 3
JL1140
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Current Affairs 3 3 0
JL1010
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Journalism Ethics 3 3 0
PY1330
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News Photography I 3 2 2
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
JL1120
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Reporting Essentials 4 4 0
JL1160
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Video Journalism 4 4 0
JL1420
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Journalism Law 3 3 0
JL1840
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Newsroom I 4 2 5
PC1100
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Political Science 3 3 0
PY1331
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News Photography II 3 2 2
         
Semester 3 Intersession Cr Le La
JL1340
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Digital Reach and Engagement 3 2 2
JL1345
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Mobile Journalism 2 1 3
JL1355
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Podcasting 2 1 3
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
EP2010
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Business of Journalism 4 3 2
JL1170
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Broadcast Journalism 3 2 3
JL1250
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Covering Indigenous Communities 3 3 0
JL1841
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Newsroom II 4 2 5
JL2120
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Beat Reporting 4 4 0
Elective   3 2 2
         
Semester 5   Cr Le La
EC1125
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Economic Fundamentals 3 3 0
JL1210
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Freelance Journalism 3 3 0
JL2210
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Advanced Newsroom 4 2 7
JL2215
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Internship Preparation 1 1 1
JL2220
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Public Relations 3 2 2
Elective   3 2 2
         
Semester 6 Intersession Cr Le La
JL1220
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Professional Wellness 0 1 wk/18hrs/wk 0
FW1210
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Journalism Internship 4 0 4 wks/35 hrs/wk


Note:  Electives to be offered in Semester 4 and 5 will be made available prior to registration.

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for employment in a variety of roles including, but not limited to:
  • Freelance journalism
  • Radio and television stations
  • Information services
  • Communications departments
  • Public relations firms
  • Newspapers
  • Podcasting



Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $1,197.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $572.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $4,581.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $2,291.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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