Conestoga College’s Journalism diploma supports high school graduates seeking to launch a career in journalism and make an impact through digital and traditional media.

The two-year program is designed for those passionate about uncovering the truth and sharing meaningful stories. It develops essential skills in research, interviewing and ethical writing while introducing the tools and techniques used in modern journalism.

Students gain hands-on experience by reporting real stories from their communities through Spokeonline.com, Conestoga’s digital news platform. The program prepares graduates for roles such as reporter, content creator and documentary producer, equipping them to succeed in today’s fast-paced media landscape.

Key areas of study include digital news reporting and storytelling across web, mobile and traditional platforms. Students also develop research, interviewing and ethical writing techniques.

Additional topics include live reporting, opinion writing, photojournalism, documentary production and long-form, magazine-style journalism. Practical newsroom experience is gained through Conestoga’s Spokeonline.com platform.