Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificat en journalisme is a 30-credit program offered by the Faculté de l'apprentissage continu at the Université de Montréal. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to practice journalism in a multi-platform and digital environment.

Program Description

The program focuses on the practical aspects of journalism, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking, mastering essential ethical standards, and acquiring specific skills in information production and verification. Students will learn about the history and evolution of journalism, as well as the current state of the media industry.

Courses

The program consists of several courses, including:

• JOU 1100: Le journalisme: évolution et perspectives (The Evolution and Perspectives of Journalism)
• JOU 1200: Méthodes journalistiques (Journalistic Methods)
• JOU 2101: Atelier de presse écrite 1 (Written Press Workshop 1)
• JOU 2201: Atelier de radio (Radio Workshop)
• JOU 2350: Atelier de presse télévisée (Television Press Workshop)
• JOU 2400: Le journalisme en ligne (Online Journalism)
• JOU 3300: Éthique et déontologie du journalisme (Ethics and Deontology of Journalism)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Hold a diploma of college studies (DEC) or equivalent
• Have completed 24 credits of university-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0/4.3
• Submit a curriculum vitae
• Demonstrate a sufficient level of French language proficiency

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status:

• Résident(e) permanent(e) du Québec: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadien(ne) non-résident(e) au Québec: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• Étudiant(e) international(e): $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Étudiant(e) français(e) or belge francophone: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in journalism, including:

• Journalist
• Journaliste sportif(-ive) (Sports Journalist)
• Other related fields

Further Studies

Some graduates of the program have gone on to pursue further studies in programs such as:

• Certificat de 1er cycle en communication et relations publiques (Certificate in Communication and Public Relations)
• Baccalauréat en finance (Bachelor's in Finance)
• Baccalauréat en pratiques de la communication (Bachelor's in Communication Practices)