UTP Stage II: Professional Communication

Program Overview

UTP Stage II: Professional Communication prepares students for the second year of TMU's Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication. The program emphasizes the relationship between message, audience, and context, equipping students with expertise in written, visual, digital, interpersonal, and oral communication through immersive learning, industry connections, and access to leading-edge technologies. Graduates can pursue careers in public relations, corporate communications, event planning, and other communication-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

UTP Stage II: Professional Communication is equivalent to the first year of Toronto Metropolitan University's Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Communication. Upon the successful completion of UTP Stage II, you'll begin the second year of your degree at TMU.

Objectives:

This program aims to provide students with an immersive learning environment that fosters their understanding of the relationship between message, audience, and context. It also equips students with expertise in written, visual, digital, interpersonal, and oral communication.

Program Description:

This program explores the interaction of text, sound, image, and design through classroom and experiential learning. Students get access to leading-edge creative technologies, simulation activities, and guest lectures from industry leaders.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• CMN210: Text, Image and Sound
• CMN200: The Craft of Professional Writing
• CSSH105: Critical Thinking I

Elective Courses:

• Two courses from the Table A Lower Level Liberal Studies offered at RUIC that qualify for the Arts Pathway

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

Unique Approaches:

This program offers an immersive learning environment that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. It also provides students with access to leading-edge creative technologies and industry connections.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in public relations, corporate communications, event planning, public policy, research, or healthcare. They can work as communications directors, event managers, social media specialists, account managers, or brand strategists.

Opportunities and Outcomes:

This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in various communication-related fields. Graduates may also pursue graduate studies in communication, law, journalism, or public policy.