Publishing Certificate

Majors only. Current practice, theory, and history of the publishing industry taught in conjunction with the UNCW Publishing Laboratory.

Requirements for a Certificate in Publishing:

15 hours

CRW 321 - Introduction to Book Publishing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 322 - Editing for Publication Credit Hours: 3
CRW 323 - Bookbuilding Credit Hours: 3
CRW 324 - Special Topics in Publishing Credit Hours: 3 or
CRW 325 - Literary Magazine Practicum Credit Hours: 3 or
CRW 425 - Advanced Topics in Publishing Credit Hours: 3
CRW 460 - Publishing Practicum Credit Hours: 1 To 3

Additional Information:

Students seeking to enroll in the publishing certificate program may do so only after submitting a successful application including a 500-word statement of interest for review by the faculty. Students must also have demonstrated their talent and dedication by completing both of the introductory courses in publishing (CRW 321 , CRW 322 ) with a minimum grade of “B” and an overall grade point average of 2.75. Students must have been admitted to the certificate program in order to receive permission to enroll in CRW 460 : Publishing Practicum.

Beyond the minimum grades of “B” in CRW 321 and CRW 322 , a grade of “C-” or better is required in each course counted toward the certificate, and a grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better for all courses counted toward the certificate.