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 & OXFORD, UK

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, Publishing Program

BA, MA
OXFORD, ENGLAND

The undergraduate and postgraduate programs provide a broad understanding of the key issues facing the publishing industry in the 21st century, allowing students to benefit from the program's close relationship with publishing companies in Oxford and London.

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.

Rosemont College, MA in Publishing

MA
ROSEMONT, PA

This program offers small classes in broad and genre-specific publishing, elective courses with the MFA (creative writing) and MBA programs, and work experience with the on-campus literary magazine.

Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies

CERTIFICATE
BURNABY, CANADA & ONLINE

This part-time online certificate program offers a wide range of courses that allow students to develop broad, practical editing and publishing knowledge and pursue specialized skills through a range of electives. It is designed to follow a two-year course of study and teaches through a combination of weekly modules, online discussions, and assignments.

UC Berkeley Extension, Certificate in Editing

CERTIFICATE
BERKELEY, CA & ONLINE

This four-course program is ideal for developing basic editing competency or refining more advanced, specialized skills and covers everything from grammar to emulating style.

UC Berkeley Extension, Certificate in Writing

CERTIFICATE
BERKELEY, CA & ONLINE

This postbaccalaureate program is designed for students looking to develop a publishable writing craft (and pursue a subsequent graduate degree) and build a portfolio through a curriculum of three required and five elective courses.

UC San Diego Extension, Copyediting Certificate

CERTIFICATE
ONLINE

This online program can be completed in nine to twelve months and includes weekly assignments that require both online and offline work. In addition to the four required courses, there are five recommended courses with more specialized topics, all of which focus on developing practical copyediting skills.

University of Central Florida, Online Professional Writing Graduate Certificate

CERTIFICATE
ORLANDO, FL

This technical writing certification is a flexible, five-course sequence that can be completed entirely online. Coursework covers topics such as proposal writing, technical writing, digital literacies, persuasive writing, linguistics and more, you’ll be well-positioned to advance in your workplace or step into a new field.

University of Chicago, Graham School

CERTIFICATE
CHICAGO, IL

This program can be completed online or on-campus and offers a core curriculum in manuscript editing as well as a large range of specialized courses that teach emerging technologies and modern marketing tools for a more comprehensive and practical education.

University of Denver, Denver Publishing Institute

NONE
DENVER, CO

This month-long course offers marketing and editing workshops as well as “Special Sessions,” including field trips and other supplementary activities to prepare students for a career in book publishing.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Certificate in Professional Writing

CERTIFICATE
LAFAYETTE, LA

This online, five-course program offers supplementary writing training for students or professionals in all careers and areas of study. Courses are available seasonally, and students are invited to take advantage of an internship opportunity offered each semester.

University of Melbourne, MA in Publishing and Communications

MA
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

This program offers a flexible study schedule that spans one to two years and combines academic analysis with hands-on experience to build a comprehensive foundation for digital and print media production.

University of Sydney, MA in Publishing

MA
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

This one-to-one-and-a-half-year program engages scholarly study with vocational applications to train students in the skills necessary for all areas of digital and print media production and distribution. Additional (optional) opportunities include professional internships, extracurricular projects, and a master’s dissertation for further specialized exploration and work experience.

University of the Arts, London, MA in Publishing

MA
LONDON, ENGLAND

This fifteen-month program offers classes in theoretical and practical publishing approaches, long-term research and publishing projects, networking opportunities with the annual Publishing Innovation Conference, and international experience through the residential summer school.

University of Washington, Certificate in Editing

CERTIFICATE
SEATTLE, WA

This four-course program can be completed online or at the UW campus and is ideal for aspiring editors or anyone who wants to advance in the field. Over the course of seven to eight months, students will refine grammatical skills, learn to edit for different audiences and media, gain experience with online content, and complete an independent editorial project with a current writer.

Washington State University, Editing and Publishing Certificate

CERTIFICATE
PULLMAN, WA

This career-oriented program refines practical editing and publishing skills through three core courses and one specialized elective and finishes with an editorial-based internship position.

Western Colorado University, MA in Publishing

MA
GUNNISON, CO

The concentration in Publishing brings together the study and real-world practices of traditional, independent and new models of publishing in a rapidly changing industry. The concentration provides training in traditional and alternative methods of publishing, including the various print, electronic, and audio formats, as well as training in editorial, production, and marketing of published materials.

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