Sports Journalism

Academic Requirements

The Sports Journalism program at Centennial College has specific academic requirements for prospective students. Here are the key points to consider:

• Minimum GPA: The program does not specify a minimum GPA requirement.
• General Admission Requirements:
  • A diploma or degree in any discipline is required.
  • Applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education (minimum two years) and have relevant work experience will also be considered.
• International Students:
  • International applicants must apply directly to Centennial College.
  • Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Additional Requirements:
  • English language proficiency is necessary.
  • Students accepted into the program will be invited to submit a resume and/or complete an intake questionnaire after receiving their offer.
  • Attendance at a mandatory Program Welcome Session online, prior to program start, is required.
  • Completion of an English language assessment upon registration is necessary. Students who test below the required COMM 170/171 English proficiency level will take the ENGL-700 Professional English Communications course or the pre-requisite English COMM course for ENGL-700 in the first semester.

For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To be eligible for the Sports Journalism Graduate Certificate program at Centennial College, applicants must demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. This is essential as all coursework is conducted in English. The following English proficiency tests are accepted:

• CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online:
  • Overall 60
  • Overall 60, Writing score 60
  • Overall 70, Writing score 60
• TOEFL iBT:
  • 67 (minimum Reading -16 and minimum Writing – 23)
  • 81 (minimum Reading - 19 and minimum Writing - 23)
• Michigan English Test (MET):
  • 56-57
  • 58-60
  • 61+
• IELTS Academic:
  • 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5
  • 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (Academic):
  • 51+
  • 58+
  • 60+
• International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP):
  • 3.7+
  • 3.9+
  • 4.1+
• Cambridge English Exams:
  • Proficiency (CPE): 167-169
  • Advanced (CAE): 170-179
  • First (FCE): 180+
• Language Cert Academic:
  • 65-69. No individual skill score less than 60
  • 70-74. No individual score skill score less than 65
• Duolingo:
  • 105-114 for Certificate and Diplomas starting at COMM160
  • 125+ for Fast-Track & Advanced Diplomas starting at COMM170, Graduate Certificates and Degrees

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.