Essentials of Journalism Associate Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

This four-course certificate (12 credits) offers an introduction to journalism and closely aligned areas of study. It can serve the following purposes: Act as a sampler for students wondering if further studies in journalism might be right for them.

Duration: 2 semesters | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January, May, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Offer journalism-inspired knowledge on how to gather, interpret, and present information. Increase students’ capacities to follow the news, making them better citizens overall.

Career pathways

The Essentials of Journalism associate certificate can enhance a resumé for anyone applying to occupations that involve dealing with information. Journalistic skills are an asset to a wide variety of jobs, including work in human resources, journalism, media production and criticism, public relations, sales and marketing, tourism, and web design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students currently enrolled in a UFV program should contact the Academic Advising Centre to formally declare this associate certificate as part of their studies. Non-UFV students wishing to complete only the Essentials of Journalism associate certificate will need to meet the entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts . Note: Those who do not meet the entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts may apply to Qualifying Studies .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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