The master's degree program in Publishing gives students a solid background in all areas of publishing, ensuring that students have both the education and knowledge to build a successful career in an industry experiencing rapid technical and economic change. The program integrates traditional print with electronic publishing topics, including editorial acquisitions, production and design, copyright law in print and cyberspace, marketing, distribution, management, and business. Designed for current and aspiring professionals, including post-bachelor and post-graduate students who have earned their degrees in other disciplines but desire careers in publishing, the program offers evening courses at GW's convenient Alexandria Graduate Education Center. Students can complete the degree in two years while working.

Graduate Certificate in Journal Publishing

The new Graduate Certificate in Journal Publishing is specifically designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge and expertise on the forces transforming journal publishing, including online research and library integration, peer review, open access publishing, and digital archiving. This structured cohort program begins each fall semester. Coursework is completed in one year (three consecutive semesters) of evening classes at GW's Alexandria Graduate Education Center. After completion of the one-year, 12-credit program, certificate graduates can elect to take an additional 18 credits to complete the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree in Publishing. MPS students can also take up to two courses in the certificate program to satisfy one of their track area requirements.

The Master of Professional Studies in Publishing and Graduate Certificate in Journal Publishing programs are presented by GW Graduate Programs Near You. Find out more at the GW Off-Campus Programs web site.