What is required for admission?
Applicants require a three- or four-year undergraduate diploma or certificate from any college or university across the world; OR, a graduate journalism degree or diploma; OR, an undergraduate or graduate diploma or certificate in another subject and a demonstrated aptitude/interest in the sports field; OR, previous experience as a professional reporter. Those without a journalism degree or certificate will be asked to write a test to demonstrate writing skills and some knowledge of sports. All non-journalism applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio of written work (those with a degree have the option to do so). Those with related professional work experience will be asked to submit a portfolio and undergo the testing.If you are unsure if you meet the criteria, contact the Sports Journalism program coordinator at mkelly@centennialcollege.
The Application Form, ACT or SAT test scores, and a current high school transcript are required. Once Application Part I is received in the Admissions Office, the applicant is mailed a list of essay questions . Applicants must choose one of the questions to write a brief essay for submission. LEAP scores are also required for sophomore applicants.
