Home   »   Careers

Publishing and Library Programs

The majority of institutions of higher education offer traditional degrees that develop skills fundamental to a career in scholarly publishing – from English, technical and creative writing, and journalism to business – and coursework in fields related to the broader field of scholarly communications, such as library science, media and communications, and information management. In addition, many universities offer graduate degrees and certificate programs that provide specialized training for students and professionals alike. The links below display listings of many programs in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Found a program not listed here? Send us the details.

Publishing Programs

Institution School
   
AUSTRALIA  
   
Curtin University / Open Universities Australia Bachelor of Arts – Professional Writing and Publishing
Macleay College Diploma of Book Editing and Publishing
Macquarie University Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master of Arts in Editing and Publishing
Monash University Master of Publishing and Editing
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) Bachelor Degree of Writing and Publishing
RMIT University Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing (and Master of Communication, which includes an Editing and Publishing component)
The University of Melbourne Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing; Master of Publishing and Communications
The University of Melbourne Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
The University of Sydney Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master of Publishing
University of Southern Queensland Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Editing and Publishing
University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing
   
UNITED KINGDOM  
   
Anglia Ruskin University Publishing
Bath Spa University BA Business & Management/Publishing
City University Publishing Studies
Edinburgh Napier University MSc Publishing
Kingston University Creative Writing and Publishing MA
Kingston University Publishing MA
London College of Communication MA Publishing
Loughborough University Publishing and English
Middlesex University Publishing and Media
National University of Ireland Galway Literature and Publishing
Oxford Brookes University Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies
Plymouth University Publishing
Southampton Solent University Publishing
University College London Department of Information Studies
University of Central Lancashire Publishing
University of Hertfordshire English Literature with New Media Publishing
University of Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication
   
UNITED STATES  
   
Arizona State University School of Historical, Philisophical & Religious Studies: Scholarly Publishing Certificate
Boston University Editorial Institute
Carnegie Mellon University MA in Professional Writing
Columbia College-Chicago Creative Writing-Nonfiction MFA
Columbia College-Chicago Professional Writing
Drexel University (PA) Masters in Publication Management and Drexel Publishing Group
Emerson College MS in Publishing and Writing
George Washington University Master of Professional Studies in Publishing
Kennesaw State University Master of Arts in Professional Writing
Mills College English Department
New York University Center for Publishing
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Editorial Journalism
Pace University Master of Science in Publishing
Portland State University English Department: Master of Arts/Science in Writing
Rochester Institute of Technology MS in Print Media
Rosemont College MA in Publishing
University of Baltimore MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts
University of Denver The Publishing Institute
University of Houston-Victoria MS in Publishing

Library & Information Sciences, Communications, and Other Programs

Institution School
   
CANADA  
   
McGill University School of Information Studies
University of Alberta School of Library and Information Studies
University of British Columbia School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies
University of Montreal Dept. d’information et de recherche operationelle
University of Toronto Faculty of Information Studies
University of Western Ontario Faculty of Information and Media Studies
   
UNITED KINGDOM  
   
University of Sheffield Information School
   
UNITED STATES  
   
Catholic University of America School of Library & Information Science
Central Missouri State University Library Science and Information Services Program
Clarion University Department of Library Science
College of St. Catherine Master of Library & Information Science (Not yet accredited by ALA.)
Dalhousie University School of Information Management
Dominican University Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Drexel University (PA) College of Information Science and Technology
East Carolina University Department of Library Science & Instructional Technology – Master of Library Science
Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management
Florida State University College of Communication & Information
Indiana University Bloomington Department of Information and Library Science
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Department of Library and Information Science
Kent State University School of Library and Information Science
Louisiana State University School of Library and Information Science
North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences
Pratt Institute School of Information & Library Science
Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
Rutgers State University New Brunswick (NJ) School of Communication and Information
Rutgers State University New Brunswick (NJ) Master of Library Science and Information
Rutgers University Online Masters of Library and Information Science
San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science
Simmons College School of Library and Information Science
Southern Connecticut State University Information and Library Science
St. John’s University Division of Library and Information Science
SUNY Albany College of Computing and Information – Library and Information Services
SUNY at Buffalo Schol of Library and Information Studies
Syracuse University (NY) School of Information Studies
Syracuse University (NY) Masters in Library and Information Science
Texas Woman’s University School of Library and Information Studies
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa School of Library and Information Studies
University of Arizona School of Information Resources & Library Science
University of California Los Angeles School of Education & Information Studies
University of Denver Library and Information Science Program – Morgridge College of Education
University of Hawaii @ Manoa Department of Library & Information Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science
University of Kentucky Lexington School of Library and Information Science
University of Long Island New York Palmer School of Library & Information Science
University of Maine Augusta Library and Information Services Certificate Program
University of Maryland College Park College of Information Studies
University of Michigan Ann Arbor School of Information – Library & Information Services Specialization
University of Missouri Columbia School of Information Science & Learning Technologies – College of Education
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina Greensboro Department of Library and Information Studies
University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Sciences – College of Information
University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies
University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences
University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library & Information Studies
University of South Carolina–Columbia School of Library and Information Science
University of South Florida School of Information
University of Southern Mississippi School of Library and Information Science
University of Tennessee at Knoxville School of Information Sciences
University of Texas Austin School of Information
University of Washington Information School
University of Wisconsin Madison School of Library and Information Studies
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Information Studies
Valdosta State University Master of Library & Information Science Program
Wayne State University Library and Information Science Program