This section presents the requirements for programs in:

• Journalism B.J. Honours
• Journalism with Concentration in Health Sciences B.J. Honours
• Journalism B.J. Combined Honours
• Media Production and Design B.M.P.D. Honours
• Minor in News Media and Information

Regulations

In addition to the program requirements described here, students must satisfy the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation.

Students should consult with the School when planning their program and selecting courses.

Note: students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field are not eligible to apply for the B.J. (Honours) program. These students should consult the information on the Master of Journalism or the Master of Arts in Communication in the Graduate Calendar.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the graduation requirements of the Faculty, a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Journalism with Honours must have:

1. a Major CGPA of at least 6.50,
2. a minimum grade of C in each of the 2000-level and above JOUR courses required in the Major;
3. an Overall CGPA of at least 6.50, and
4. the recommendation of the School of Journalism and Communication for graduation.

Prohibited Courses

Courses below the 1000-level may not be used for credit in Journalism programs.

Bachelor of Journalism

Students in the Bachelor of Journalism are subject to the standard Academic Performance Evaluation (APE) process with the following additions and amendments:

1. Continuation in the Journalism program requires the successful completion of 4.0 credits, including JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002, by the first Academic Performance Evaluation.  
2. Students are in Good Standing at the first APE if they have a Major CGPA of at least 7.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 7.0.
3. Students who do not achieve Good Standing but who have a Major CGPA of at least 6.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.0 are on Academic Warning. Those on Academic Warning must complete the following 2.0 credits of  Journalism courses by the next APE, with a minimum final grade of C in each: JOUR 2201 , JOUR 2202 , JOUR 2501 . (Note that the major CGPA must be 6.5 or above by the next APE to be eligible for continuation in the Bachelor of Journalism.) Students who do not meet this requirement must leave the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP).
4.  Students who do not achieve Good Standing and who have a Major CGPA of less than 6.0 or an Overall CGPA of less than 6.0 are required to leave the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP).
5. Students are in Good Standing at any subsequent APE if they have a Major CGPA of at least 6.5 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.5.
6. Students who do not receive Good Standing at any subsequent Academic Performance Evaluation will be required to withdraw from the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP).

Transfer into Second Year of B.J.

The School maintains a number of places in second year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton or elsewhere. Normally, offers are made to students with an overall CGPA equivalent to 10.00 (A-) or better.  Continuation in Good Standing at subsequent Academic Performance Evaluations requires a Major CGPA of 6.50 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.5.

Transfer from B.J. to B.J. Hum.

A student who has completed the first year of the B.J. in Good Standing may apply to transfer into the second year of the B.J. Hum. and will be accepted at the discretion of the School of Journalism and the College of Humanities, and must normally have an overall CGPA of 10.00 (A-) or higher. Transfers into higher years will not be considered.

General Prerequisites

1. Students may continue into 3000-level Journalism production courses JOUR 3207 , JOUR 3208 , JOUR 3225 , JOUR 3235 if they attain a minimum grade of C in each of the following: JOUR 2201 , JOUR 2202 and JOUR 2501 .  (Note that the major CGPA and overall CGPA must be 6.5 or above at each APE to be eligible for continuation in the Bachelor of Journalism.)

2. Students may continue into the 4000-level Journalism publication courses JOUR 4003, JOUR 4004 and JOUR 4005  if they attain a minimum grade of C in each of the following: JOUR 3207 , JOUR 3208 , JOUR 3225 , JOUR 3235 .  (Note that the major CGPA and overall CGPA must be 6.5 or above at each APE to be eligible for continuation in the Bachelor of Journalism.)

Academic Performance Evaluation for Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities

The Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities degree distinguishes between a student's Overall CGPA and their Core Humanities CGPA.

The Core Humanities CGPA is calculated on the basis of the following four courses: HUMS 1000, HUMS 2000, HUMS 3000, HUMS 4000.

Continuation Regulations

1. Continuation in the Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities program requires the successful completion of 4.0 credits, including JOUR 1001 and JOUR 1002, by the first Academic Performance Evaluation.
   1.  Students are in Good Standing at the first APE if they have an Overall CGPA of at least 7.0 and a Core Humanities CGPA of 7.00.
   2. Students who do not achieve Good Standing but who have an Overall CGPA of at least 6.0 and a Core Humanities CGPA of at least 6.00 are on Academic Warning. Those on Academic Warning must complete the following 2.0 credits of Journalism courses by the next APE, with a minimum final grade of C in each: JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202, JOUR 2501. (Note that the overall CGPA must be 7.0 or above by the next APE to be eligible to continue in Good Standing in the Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities.) Students who do not meet this requirement must leave the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP).
   3. Students who do not achieve Good Standing and who have an Overall CGPA  or a Core Humanities CGPA of less than 6.0 are required to leave the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP).
2. Students are in Good Standing at any subsequent Academic Performance Evaluation if they have an Overall CGPA of 7.00 or higher and a Core Humanities CGPA of 7.00 or higher. A student who is not in Good Standing but who has an Overall CGPA of 6.00 or higher and Core Humanities CGPA of 6.00 or higher is on Academic Warning.
3. A student is required to leave the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) or the status Dismissed from Program (DP) if:
   1. the student was on Academic Warning and does not achieve Good Standing at the next Academic Performance Evaluation, OR
   2.  the student has an Overall CGPA of less than 6.00or a Core Humanities CGPA of less than 6.00 at any Academic Performance Evaluation.

Transfer into second year of the B.J.Hum.

The School maintains a number of places in second year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton or elsewhere. Normally, offers are made to students with an overall CGPA equivalent to 10.00 (A-) or better. Continuation in Good Standing at subsequent Academic Performance Evaluations requires an Overall CGPA of at least 7.0 and a Core Humanities  CGPA of at least 7.0. An additional year may be necessary for transfer students to complete their degree requirements.

General prerequisite

1. Students may continue into 3000-level Journalism production courses JOUR 3207, JOUR 3208, JOUR 3225, JOUR 3235 if they attain a minum grade of C in each of the following: JOUR 2201, JOUR 2202 and JOUR 2501.  (Note that the overall CGPA must be 7.0 or above at each APE to be eligible to continue in Good Standing in the Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities.)

2. Students may continue into the 4000-level Journalism publication courses JOUR 4003, JOUR 4004 and JOUR 4005  if they attain a minimum grade of C in each of the following: JOUR 3207, JOUR 3208, JOUR 3225, JOUR 3235. (Note that the overall CGPA must be 7.0 or above at each APE to be eligible to continue in Good Standing in the Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities.) 

Transferring from the B.J.Hum. to the B.J. or B.Hum.

A student who wishes to transfer from the B.J.Hum. to the B.J. or the B.Hum. may apply through Admissions and will be accepted if, upon entry to the new program, they would be in Good Standing.

A student who fails any A.P.E. and who is consequently on Academic Warning or who must leave the program with Continue in Alternate (CA) may transfer into the B.J. or the B.Hum. only if they would be in Good Standing upon entry into their new degree.

Admissions Information

Admission Requirements are for the 2021-22 year only, and are based on the Ontario High School System. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off averages for admission may be considerably higher than the minimum. See also the General Admission and Procedures section of this Calendar. An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: Courses listed as recommended are not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Degree

• B.J. (Honours)

Admission Requirements

First Year

The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include 4U English. The Bachelor of Journalism with a Concentration in Health Sciences must also include one 4U Math and either 4U Chemistry or 4U Biology.

Note: Students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field are not eligible to apply for the B.J. (Honours) program. These students should consult the information on the Master of Journalism or the Master of Arts in Communication in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.

Advanced Standing

The School also maintains a number of places in second year for students who wish to transfer from Carleton or elsewhere. Normally, offers are made to students with an overall CGPA of 10.00 (A-) or higher.