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Certificate in Editing and Publishing

The Certificate in Editing & Publishing at Loyola University New Orleans introduces students to the profession of editing and to the publishing industry. It is a transcript annotation that recognizes course work in English that prepares students for a career in publishing. It can be combined with progress toward a BA in English or another field. To earn the certificate at least five courses in total are required.

At least three courses from the list below may count towards the certificate:

  • ENGL-O246: Alchemy of Books
  • ENGL-A208: Writing from Sources
  • ENGL-A306: Professional Writing
  • ENGL-A394: History & Future of The Book
  • ENGL-A405: Book Editing & Publishing
  • ENGL-A406: New Orleans Review Internship: Editing & Publishing
  • ENGL-A408: Writing: Technique & Technology
  • ENGL-A492/H492: Honors Thesis (in Editing & Publishing)
  • ENGL-A495: Special Project ENGL-A497: Writing Internship (in Editing & Publishing)
  • ENGL-A498: Research Project (in Editing & Publishing)
  • ENGL-A499: Independent Study (in Editing & Publishing)

Two courses in creative writing may count towards the certificate:

  • ENGL-A211: Introduction to Creative Writing
  • ENGL-A241: Modern Nonfiction
  • ENGL-A311: Writing Fiction
  • ENGL-A312: Writing Poetry
  • ENGL-A313: Screenwriting I
  • ENGL-A314: Screenwriting II
  • ENGL-A404: Creative Nonfiction Workshop
  • ENGL-A411: Fiction Workshop
  • ENGL-A412: Poetry Workshop
  • ENGL-A415: Special Topics in Creative Writing

For more information, visit Loyola's Center for Editing and Publishing