Professional Communication

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English.
 
Notes:

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. A grade of 70 percent or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English. 
   
3. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

Toronto Met’s BA in Professional Communication (ProCom) provides students with solid grounding in research, analysis and practice so that they can pursue careers as savvy improvisers and reflective communication practitioners. Students in the ProCom BA develop critical and analytical skills for understanding the role of communication on personal, interpersonal and global levels. Through instruction on theory, methods of inquiry and critical thinking, students are exposed to a variety of topics, including communication technologies, social identities, professional practices and intercultural communication. Additionally, to prepare students to communicate creatively and thoughtfully in the digital and global age, experiential learning is a fundamental aspect of the ProCom BA.

The School of Professional Communication has connections to local organizations and industries, and these connections are integrated into classroom learning. Combining those experiences with theories and applications related to language, image, sound and media, students graduate prepared to assume responsibility for communication in areas such as public relations, internal communications and digital media development.

In the first year students receive a foundation in communication theory and practice, which will act as an underpinning for the entire program. The second and third years focus on further integration of theory and practice in oral, written and digital modes. Students also learn how to apply their learning to areas such as governance, health care, new media, and profit and nonprofit organizations. The fourth year provides a capstone experience with students researching and conducting their own projects within organizations.

Students are able to complete an optional co-operative education program, which includes 12 months of paid work experience spread over the degree. These work terms will complement classroom studies and help to cultivate workplace skills including but not limited to communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Although the Career & Co-op Centre cannot guarantee placements, it provides assistance in locating suitable positions and counselling students in their job search. Earning money through this co-op program allows students to offset the costs of a university education.

To apply, students must indicate their interest in the second semester of year 1 of the regular program through the department for admission to the co-operative program. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited. Student admission will be based on cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and an application portfolio. All details on dates and application requirements will be provided to students. Participating in co-op requires a fee, which will be communicated to students, and also requires a mandatory co-op preparation course. Students cannot complete an internship and a co-op designation.

Because the co-op option comprises 12 months of work placements, this option adds an extra year to a student’s degree. The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below:

Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.

Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of 3 work terms.

Graduates of the BA in Professional Communication will be able to enter a number of professions such as public relations, corporate communications, governance, public policy, project management, research, event planning, and website creation and maintenance. A BA in Professional Communication can also lead to post-graduate degrees in fields such as law, education and professional communication.

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.

Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website (opens in new window) .

Table A - Lower Level Restrictions

CMN courses are not available for credit.

Table B - Upper Level Restrictions

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and exclusions.

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible program exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate Registration section of the Curriculum Advising website (opens in new window)  for complete details.

Last offered 2026-2027 to students admitted Fall 2025 and before.

Last offered 2027-2028 to students admitted Fall 2025 and before.

Last offered 2028-2029 to students admitted Fall 2025 and before.

Revised curriculum begins 2026-2027 for students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

Revised curriculum begins 2027-2028 for students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

Revised curriculum begins 2028-2029 for students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

Revised curriculum begins 2029-2030 for students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

First offered 2026-2027 to students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

First offered 2029-2030 to students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

First offered 2030-2031 to students admitted Fall 2026 and after.

Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.

Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the coop designation requires successful completion of 3 work terms.

A Program Advisory Council (PAC) is a group of volunteers that provides expert advice to a school or department on program related matters such as curriculum, program review, technology and trends in the industry, discipline or profession. For more information, see Senate Policy #158 (Program Advisory Councils).

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