MPS Publishing at George Washington University

Programme overview

Designed for current and aspiring professionals, including post-bachelor and post-graduate students with degrees in other disciplines, the master of professional studies in publishing offers evening courses at George Washington University's convenient Alexandria Education Center and online, allowing students to complete the degree in two years while working. The curriculum is regularly reviewed by faculty, which includes nationally and internationally recognized leaders in print and digital publications. This ensures that the MPS provides a solid background for entry into all areas of publishing.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Graduate Programs, College of Professional Studies | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

17 credits. At least one course must be taken from each of the three groups below. The remaining credits can be taken in any other courses on this list as electives; additional elective options are available as special projects and independent study.

Career pathways

Professionals already in the field of publishing can use this program to enhance their careers with exposure to the latest technological advances.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Two letters of recommendation – one from a professor or academic advisor and one from a professional supervisor, if possible. (Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher need only one letter of recommendation.) Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official tran

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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