Graduate Certificate in Publishing

Program Director: J. Warren

Designed for current and aspiring professionals, including post-bachelor and post-graduate students with degrees in other disciplines, the graduate certificate in publishing offers evening courses online and at GW's convenient Alexandria Education Center, allowing students to complete the program while working full- or part-time.

Core coursework for this 18-credit certificate provides a broad foundation in the entire industry, regardless of delivery method (e.g., book, journal, or online), with additional electives in specializations including editorial, business, design, marketing, and technology. The curriculum is regularly reviewed by program faculty, which includes nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the publishing industry. This ensures the graduate certificate in publishing provides a solid background for entry into all areas of publishing. Professionals already working in the field can enhance their careers with exposure to the latest technological advances.

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The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 12 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
PSPB 6201	Book and Journal Publishing
PSPB 6203	Business of Publishing
PSPB 6205	Copyright Law in Publishing
PSPB 6207	Marketing Strategies
PSPB 6251	Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing
Electives
6 credits in any courses selected from one or more of the following groups:
Editorial group
PSPB 6126	Children's Publishing and Media
PSPB 6214	Professional Editor
PSPB 6215	Editing Special Projects
PSPB 6216	Mastering Book Acquisitions
PSPB 6261	Contracts, Rights, and Permissions
PSPB 6281	Ethics in Publishing
Business and marketing group
PSPB 6221	Publishing Management, Organization, and Strategy
PSPB 6222	Accounting and Finance for Publishers
PSPB 6223	Global Publishing
PSPB 6236	Publishing Entrepreneurship
PSPB 6272	Book Publicity and Promotion
Technology, production, and design group
PSPB 6213	Elements of Book Design
PSPB 6232	Production Management
PSPB 6256	E-Publishing Technologies
PSPB 6257	Designing for E-Publishing Success
PSPB 6259	E-Publishing Tools