Advanced Professional Communications Program
The Advanced Professional Communications certificate program can be completed in eight months on a full-time basis. There is also a flexible part-time option for students as classes are offered during the daytime and the evening throughout the academic year. Students learn how to write a wide range of professional business documents, to write and market freelance articles, to plan media strategies for business or non-profit organizations, and to develop and deliver presentations. The program also gives students the chance to study the foundations of communication theory.
Graduates will have entry-level skills for the communications industries or for self-employment, and will also have credit towards further study in the Communication Studies diploma program at Capilano University. Many communications courses also transfer to university, please see the BC Transfer Guide for details.
For more information, please see www.capilanou.ca/programs/cmns/advanced-professional
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BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent OR Mature Student.
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Either English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a minimum B grade.
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.
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Capilano English Diagnostic Test or LPI with results allowing registration in English 100.
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Mature student status with completion of Communications department entrance interview EDT as above OR successful completion of the Professional Communications Certificate Program at Capilano University with a minimum B average. Successful completion of the Magazine Publishing Intensive Program at Capilano University with a minimum B average.
Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:
Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798
Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both |
| First Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Required: | 15.00 | ||
| CMNS 112 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 132 | Explorations in Mass Media | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 185 | Presentation Skills for Public Speaking | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 190 | Magazine Article Writing | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 100 | Academic Writing Strategies | 3.00 | |
| Second Term | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 15.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 30.00 | ||
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| CMNS 220 | Advanced Business Writing and Editing | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 250 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3.00 | |
| Required: | 12.00 | ||
| CMNS 222 | Decoding Media Strategies | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 231 | Cultural Industries in Canada | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 270 | Visual Communication | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 360 | Strategic Communication | 3.00 | |