Editing & Publishing
Exploring the Major
The Editing and Publishing BA is a unique program found in few other universities, and it will prepare you with the skills and network for a successful career in any part of the publication industry. If you have a love for language and dream of bringing it to life, from manuscript to editing to final publication, the Editing and Publishing major is for you. Taking a book, magazine, or article from manuscript to finished product is half science, half art—and this major teaches you both. Since the program is housed in the Linguistics Department, you’ll first learn about the science of linguistics and explore topics like language change, variation, structure, and usage that have immediate relevance to your craft as an editor. You’ll then dive into editing and get hands-on experience creating publications both inside and outside the classroom.
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Editing & Publishing Department
Editing & Publishing Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Jon Cook jon_cook@byu.edu
- Internship Coordinator: Nicole Bay niocle_bay@byu.edu 4065 JFSB 801-422-1696
- Faculty Advisors & Substitution coordinators: Divided by Last names
- A-H Holly Baker bakerht@byu.edu 4041 JFSB 801-422-7452
- I-P Miriam Whiting miriam_whiting@byu.edu 4069 JFSB 801-422-4515
- Q-Z Jacob Rawlins jacob_rawlins@byu.edu 4051 JFSB 801-422-2144
- Website: https://ling.byu.edu/editing-and-publishing-ba
Competencies & Careers
Students in the Classical Studies programs can expect to develop strong Communication, Information Literacy, and Cultural Navigation competencies. Want to know more about these professional competencies?
Career Readiness
Common career fields:
● Freelance editor/writer
● Copywriter
● Copyeditor
● Technical writer
● Web content creator
● Advertising/Marketing
● Consulting
● Publication staff
● Proofreader
● Design and digital production
● Journalist
● Editorial assistant
● Public Relations
● Literary agent
● Grant writing
● Mass media
● Acquisition editor
● University presses
How to Add the Major
Editing and publishing has an application before you are allowed to declare, but don’t worry, everyone gets in that is under 90 credits. The faculty just want an opportunity to get to know you and what about the major interests you. After you complete the application linked below, keep an eye on your BYU email for a faculty member to reach out with some questions!
Major Application link: Apply here!
FAQ's
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Yes, BUT everyone gets in!!!
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Toggle ItemDo I have to take a foreign language since it is in the linguistics' department?
You can, OR you can complete a minor instead, any minor will do.
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Toggle ItemWhy is the major housed in the linguistics department?
Editing and publishing started as a very popular minor in the linguistic department and was then expanded into an exciting major. Linguistics is the scientific study of language and what better place for it than that?