American Copy Editors Society

NONE
ONLINE

This organization offers three-day national and single-day regional conferences that include workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and hands-on digital editing exercises.

Arizona State University, Certificate in Nonfiction Writing and Publishing

CERTIFICATE
TEMPE, AZ

This certificate, which requires enrollment in a graduate program, focuses on communication and publishing for science/technology through writing-intensive classes and hands-on research experience.

Belmont University, BA in Publishing

BA, BS
NASHVILLE, TN

Belmont publishing students engage with historical elements of the publishing industry while learning philosophical and ethical modes of expressing thoughts through the written word.

Boston University, MA in Editorial Studies

MA
BOSTON, MA

This program prepares aspiring publishers, journalists, and librarians through a curriculum of general courses and concentration-specific electives that work toward completion of the required thesis.

California State University Chico, Literary Editing and Publishing Certificate

CERTIFICATE
CHICO, CA

The Certificate in Literary Editing and Publishing is designed to provide foundational knowledge and experience in the professional practices of literary editing and publishing. This certificate provides training in editing, copy-editing, selection procedures and standards, publishing procedures, graphics, printing technologies, social networking, and web design marketing.

Centennial College, Publishing Certificate

CERTIFICATE
TORONTO, CANADA

This one-year program in book, magazine, and electronic publishing gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in full-time field placements with real publishing and related organizations.

City College of New York, Publishing Certificate

CERTIFICATE
NEW YORK, NY

This program offers a core curriculum covering all subjects related to editorial, sales, marketing/publicity, and book composition/design and helps students develop their own specialized course of study.

Columbia Journalism School, Publishing Course

NONE
NEW YORK, NY

This six-week course is specifically designed for recent graduates and acts as an introduction to print and digital publishing through a rigorous lecture and workshop structure. There is also a four-week program available at Oxford.

Emerson College, Certificate in Copyediting

CERTIFICATE
BOSTON, MA

This program offers nine modules that cover all areas of copyediting, including grammar, style, and editing and are intended for professionals of all levels and specializations looking to develop or improve writing skills. Within the program, flexible scheduling allows each student to tailor this program to his or her own needs.

George Washington University, MPS in Publishing

MS
WASHINGTON, DC

This two-year program offers weekday evening and online courses that cover all areas of print and electronic publishing for aspiring or current professionals.

Georgetown University Continuing Studies, Fundamentals of Dynamic Creative Writing

NONE
WASHINGTON, DC

This six-session workshop is designed to train creative-minded students on the basic skills of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry through in-class exercises, peer review, and discussion of contemporary work. Students will leave with the ability to compose specific styles of literature and with a greater aptitude for all types of writing.

Humber College, Certificate in Creative Book Publishing

CERTIFICATE
TORONTO, CANADA

This three-month program offers a curriculum of basic publishing courses, followed by a capstone project in which students choose three of four specializations (editorial, marketing, literary agenting/rights management, and advanced technology) and collaborate to build models for their own publishing companies.

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Professional Editing Certificate

CERTIFICATE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

This graduate program offers courses in scholarly, technical, and professional editing through an interdepartmental curriculum that covers theory, applications, and laboratory-based research.

Northwestern, Creative Writing Certificate

CERTIFICATE
CHICAGO, IL

This postbaccalaureate program offers a customizable curriculum that is designed to prepare students for a graduate course of study in creative writing. Writing workshops help develop individual voice, strengthen command of different literary styles, and build each student’s writing portfolio.

NYU, Advanced Professional Diploma in Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking

CERTIFICATE
NEW YORK, NY

This one-semester course introduces students to the fundamentals of copyediting, from proper grammar usage to online formatting, in publication of all media. With a focus on preparing for real jobs, this program integrates academic and hands-on approaches to produce marketable skills.

NYU, MS in Publishing: Digital and Print Media

MS
NEW YORK, NY

With an emphasis upon real-world, real-workplace learning, the 42-credit MS program provides students with a practical foundation in book publishing and magazine media, including a strong focus on digital. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on computer laboratory study of key digital platforms and social media, the MS in Publishing helps students master the key skills required for success in today’s publishing workplace.

Oxford Brookes University, MA in Publishing Media

MA
OXFORD, ENGLAND

This one-year program offers unique access to global work experience and publishing exposure through international travel, internships, and visiting lecturers.

Pace University, MS/Certificates in Publishing

MS
NEW YORK, NY

This department offers a comprehensive master’s degree as well as four certificate programs (book publishing, magazine publishing, business aspects of publishing, and digital publishing) available on-campus or online and targeted toward professionals looking to enhance their credentials.

Portland State University, MA in Writing with Book Publishing

MA, MS
PORLAND, OR

This master’s program offers foundational courses in book publishing, editing, design, and marketing as well as the opportunity to develop specialized skills through advanced courses, “experiential learning opportunities” with the Ooligan Press publishing house, and other local internships.

Poynter News University, Certificate in Editing

CERTIFICATE
ST. PETERSBURG, FL & ONLINE

This program is designed for people with some copyediting experience looking to refine and expand their communications skills. It includes six courses that cover basic editing and professional writing techniques and culminate in required assessments.

Publishing and Editing Programs