“We are pausing the September 2024 intake at this time as we explore making adjustments to the program in response to the changing demands of the industry,” saidSAIT is one of several Canadian post-secondary schools to pause or cancel their broadcast or
courses for a variety of reasons, including to revamp the program and student and instructor shortages.NAIT — the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology — offers a two-year Radio and Television diploma program.In an email, NAIT’s media relations officer, Nicole Graham, said the school “consistently monitors the media landscape and works with our advisory board, which includes members of industry, to make sure course content will prepare students for meaningful employment opportunities.
“Students in the radio and television program learn the fundamental knowledge and technical skills of content creation that can be applied in various professional settings including traditional broadcast media, online media, and corporate and non-profit branding, marketing and communications.”Mount Royal University offers a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism & Digital Media.