Centennial College Masters Degrees in Journalism

The Sports Journalism program is a unique post-graduate offering that prepares you for a career in the ever-changing world of sports media.

During your time in this Toronto Sports Journalism program, you learn the best practices for the field in a diverse and gender-inclusive environment with peers just as dedicated to and as passionate about sports.

From covering local athletes and professionals to telling the stories behind the games, the players and the fans, you develop specialized talents in:
-Sports writing (print, TV, radio, online, social media)
-Broadcast (producing, on-air performance, chase and field producing, radio hosting, updates)
-Digital (using editorial publishing tools, blogging, video, audio, Storify, etc.)
-Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.)
-News journalism that meets the changing needs of sports coverage (courts, police, etc)
-Advanced interviewing techniques
-Sports beat journalism
-Imaging for print and online
-Hosting in-studio and in the field
-Newspaper and online layout

You also have the opportunity to participate in the Centennial College Sports Journalism program's annual trip to baseball's spring training, where you can apply skills and develop confidence. Meanwhile, an industry field placement in a sports media organization in Canada or around the world complements your training.

Career Opportunities

Sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet TV, TSN, TSN.ca, Toronto Sun, Toronto Star, Baseball America, CBC Sports, CBCSports.ca, Mississauga News, National Post, 680 News, ABC News New York, ESPN New York, Miami Herald, MLB.com, Tennis Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, World Fishing Network, Phoenix Coyotes, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Toronto Blue Jays, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Orillia Packet and Times, Barrie Examiner

Program Highlights
-As a Sports Journalism student, you learn to write and tell stories in an energetic, dynamic and interactive environment.
-Faculty members are experienced sports journalism and broadcasting professionals and educators.
-You develop a portfolio of published sports journalism stories, photos, videos, podcasts, columns, blogs and Tweets.

Career Outlook
-Journalist
-Photographer/videographer/podcast/iphoneography
-Writer in digital/print/TV/radio and social media
-Editor across multi-platforms
-Producer across multi-platforms
-Host
-Remote journalist

Areas of Employment
-Local, national and international news outlets
-Magazines
-TV
-Radio
-Online
-Multi-platform outlets

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The Arts and Entertainment Journalism program is a cross-disciplinary offering that gives you a solid grounding for this exciting field and includes a strong focus on reporting, criticism, social media, imaging and multi-platform design.

This two-semester Arts and Entertainment Journalism program is perfect for you if you have a passion for music, theatre, film, television, dance or culture. In your courses, you learn to write snappy, relevant and market-driven stories for multiple platforms as well as the social science aspect of pop culture in a Canadian and global context. You also learn to develop a critical voice and critical thinking essential to working in the industry.

To round out training, you gain an understanding of arts promotion and publicity, and complete a six-week industry field placement. Upon completion of the program, you will have a portfolio of writing samples produced in a variety of media including album, concert and theatre reviews, columns and profiles.

Career Opportunities

Program Highlights
-There is a strong focus on developing entrepreneurial skills along with personal branding to help you stand out in the industry.
-You have the ability to work with faculty drawn from all sectors of the industry and to participate in client-focused projects.
-The Story Arts Centre campus, where the program is based, offers access to publishing, radio and television broadcasting facilities along with a fully functioning newsroom.
-Hands-on, real-world experience is available through award-winning community media, including the East York Observer newspaper and the Toronto Observer news website and a variety of student generated online platforms.

Career Outlook
-Arts and Entertainment reporter
-Freelance writer
-Online journalist
-Photographer
-Publicist
-Online marketing professional

Areas of Employment
-Large and small newspapers
-Magazines
-Online publications
-Radio and television newsrooms
-Public relations agencies
-TV and film production companies

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