Humber College is a publicly-funded college located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1967 and offers a range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, technology, health sciences, media, and more.

The college has a diverse student population, with over 33,000 full-time and part-time students enrolled each year, including international students from over 138 countries. Humber College has a strong focus on experiential learning, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning through co-op programs, internships, and work placements. The college has partnerships with over 500 employers, providing students with access to a range of job opportunities and real-world experience.

Humber College is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including its Centre for Trades and Technology, which offers training in a variety of skilled trades, and its Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, which provides students with access to cutting-edge technology and equipment. The college is also committed to sustainability, with a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.

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Humber College’s Public Relations advanced diploma (PRD) is the standard for public relations programs in Canada. The program continues to evolve to meet our students’ unique needs and those of the industry. Our students are in demand by employers across the country and beyond. What sets PRD apart is the common first semester which exposes students to complementary communications disciplines in their first semester of study: advertising, marketing, graphic design and journalism. Students can remain in PRD or move into another area of study if they choose. PRD prepares students for this demanding, deadline-driven career through foundational courses and practical, hands-on experience. As students move into the following semesters, the focus is on creating and executing effective communications strategies through a selection of tactics that resonate with the target audiences. Full-time faculty and part-time instructors (who continue to work in the industry) assist students to hone their skills in practical courses in four PR Writing Labs, strategic communications planning, social and digital media content development/analytics, media relations, research, PR agency, public affairs and issues/crisis management. The successful completion of this course work culminates in an internship. Show less

Semester 1
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED 101 :
MDCP 100: Introduction to Media Studies
MDCP 101: Innovative Design
MDCP 102: Web Design
MDCP 103: Communication Skills
MDCP 104: Digital Imaging
WRIT 100: College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
PRD 113: Public Relations Writing Lab A
PRD 114: Public Relations Presentation Skills
PRD 115: Introduction to Public Relations
PRD 158: Social and Digital Media
WRIT 200: Workplace Writing Skills
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED : General Elective
Semester 3
PRD 159: Strategic Communications Planning
PRD 160: Marketing Communications
PRD 161: Public Relations Writing Lab B
PRD 220: Analytics: Digital Media
PRD 323: Public Relations in Not-for-Profit Environment
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED : General Elective
Semester 4
PRD 215: Public Relations Writing Lab C
PRD 216: Research for Public Relations
PRD 251: Corporate and International Public Relations
PRD 254: Media Relations
PRD 255: PR Events
Select 1 from the following courses
GNED : General Elective
Semester 5
PRD 217: Public Affairs Introduction
PRD 252: Public Relations Writing Lab D
PRD 318: Professional Practice
PRD 321: Public Relations Agency
PRD 328: Issues Management
Semester 6
PRD 350: Field Experience - Public Relations DA

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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