Editing and Publishing, Undergraduate Certificate

Certificate Advisory Group: Josh Russell and Mark Noble, English

Information: cascertificates@gsu.edu

The certificate in Editing and Publishing is designed for students who wish to develop practical skills and gain experience that will prepare them to work in various editorial fields (scholarly, creative, trade; digital, print, audio), build careers in publishing, and/or to establish their own magazines or presses. The certificate in Editing & Publishing also complements coursework the fine arts, humanities, sciences, education, and business.

Students who earn the certificate complete 15 hours of coursework as described below. Completing ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or better is required for access to the required courses below; elective courses may require the completion of additional prerequisites.

Certificate Course Credit

Courses taken as part of a Georgia State University certificate program count toward the requirements of the certificate and may also count toward core curriculum, major, and minor requirements. However, students are advised to limit themselves no more than two certificates during their undergraduate studies. Please consult with an academic advisor if considering pursuing an undergraduate certificate.

Certificate Requirements (15 Hours)

Literature, Language & Media Topics (3 Hours)

Select one course from the following:

ENGL 2110 - World Literature 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 2120 - British Literature 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 2130 - American Literature 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 2140 - African American Literature 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 3885 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credit Hours
HIST 3635 - Media, Technology, and Popular Culture 4 Credit Hours
HIST 3255 - Introduction to the History of the Book 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 3225 - The History and Future of the Book 3 Credit Hours
AL 2101 - Exploring Language 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 3730 - Business Ethics 3 Credit Hours
SCOM 3060 - Communication Law and Regulation 3 Credit Hours

Editing and Publishing Foundations (6 Hours)

Required courses:

ENGL 3140 - Editing for Publication 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 3200 - Introduction to Literary Editing and Publishing 3 Credit Hours

Advanced Editing & Publishing (6 Hours)

Select two courses from the following:

ENGL 3120 - Digital Writing and Publishing 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 3150A - Introduction to Creative Writing - Poetry 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 3150B - Introduction to Creative Writing - Fiction 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 3150C - Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry, Fiction, & Creative Nonfiction 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 3190A - Introduction to Narrative Podcasting 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 3201 - Domestic Field School 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 4500 - Internship 1 to 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 4501 - Literary Editing and Publishing 3 Credit Hours

Certificate Capstone Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must enroll in the following non-credit course during the term when all other certificate requirements will be completed, or the immediately following term. Students may not delay their graduation to complete the certificate. A grade of C or higher is required in all courses counting toward the certificate.

INDS 4884 - Editing and Publishing Certificate Capstone 0 Credit Hours

Internship Opportunities

Although not required as part of the certificate, pursuing an internship is an excellent way of building on the skills and knowledge gained through this program and your major. The College of Arts and Sciences partners with an expanding network of employers in the Atlanta region to offer internships, giving our students access to opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, major media networks, government branches, community organizations, healthcare centers and more. Visit https://cas.gsu.edu/internships/ to learn more.