General Arts and Science - One Year - Media and Communication Studies at Algonquin College

Explore the media industry and strengthen your communications skills.

Based on your interests in media, communications, writing, film studies or photography, this one-year General Arts and Science - Media and Communication Studies Ontario College Certificate program can assist you in choosing a career or education path. Explore your interests and skills while learning in a post-secondary setting. Learn about the impact of media on politics and society, while developing your writing skills. In this program, you discover how the industry entertains, informs and connects people from around the world.

This program helps you to expand your knowledge and choose your career path in the media and communications field. You receive an Ontario College Certificate in General Arts and Science - One Year, with a concentration in Media and Communication Studies. This certificate prepares you to be successful in other Algonquin programs, including:

• Advertising and Marketing Communications Management
• Business - Marketing
• Broadcasting - Television
• Broadcasting - Radio
• Public Relations

You may also choose to continue your education in Year II of the General Arts and Science Ontario College Diploma program. After completion of Year II with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, you can apply for advanced standing at Carleton University or the University of Ottawa.

Completion of this program confirms to potential employers that you have the ability to learn at a post-secondary level. You can enter the workforce and show that you have well-developed skills and a general knowledge in a variety of topics.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Have a passion for writing.
• Enjoy conceptualizing ideas.
• Are disciplined, motivated and resourceful.
• Want to work in challenging environments.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.

Careers

A General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate or Ontario College Diploma demonstrates to employers, colleges and universities that graduates have the ability to learn at a post-secondary level, have enhanced skills in oral and written communication, can conduct research in a systematic manner and are flexible and open to meeting new challenges. These are important attributes in a world where change is rapid and adaptability is an asset.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
2. Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
3. Understand and utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
4. Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
5. Employ basic vocational skills drawn from the areas of the Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences of Vocational Studies (Business, Technology).

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.