Grounded in the growing and emerging sectors of global communications, the NYU SPS Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts (PALA) is a leader and innovator in the interrelated fields of publishing, professional writing, translation, and the liberal arts. Whether you aspire to launch or advance your career in digital media, seek to pursue a professional path as a writer/content creator, or are interested in transforming your language skills into a career in translation or interpreting, we offer a program of study to meet your needs. Through graduate degrees and continuing education courses and certificates PALA provides the NYU education that sets you apart.
Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts
Launching & Building Careers in Publishing, Professional Writing, Translation, & The Liberal Arts
A CENTER OF INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Global Events & Speaker Series
PALA is a hub of professional outreach and discovery that includes annual media talks featuring authors and publishing leaders; an ongoing series of interviews with industry leaders across disciplines; global executive education programs and conferences; and industry visits and global volunteer opportunities at book fairs and conferences.
Deeply Rooted Professional Connections
Semester-long graduate internships provide aspiring professionals with the opportunity to explore career pathways and cultivate critical connections. A Publishing Advisory Board of industry leaders offers unprecedented exposure to the expertise of top industry executives who identify trends, inform curriculum development, and mentor students.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ACROSS EVOLVING INDUSTRIES
Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts graduate degree programs provide a deep immersion into course content that is designed to continuously evolve to meet the needs of industry. No matter which degree you pursue, you'll be taught by top industry experts, build an invaluable professional network, and walk away with the critical knowledge, skills, and content assets to demonstrate your expertise.
Master's in Publishing
- 36-credit program of study
- Prepares you for a career in publishing and digital magazine media
- Core curriculum in high-demand areas—content creation, marketing and distribution, the business of publishing
- Faculty of leading publishing industry executives
- Full-and part-time study options
- Global volunteer opportunities and industry visits
- Internships and industry site visits
- Networking events and opportunities
Entry-Level and Advanced Programs in Publishing
World-Renowned Summer Publishing Institute
For nearly 45 years, The NYU Summer Publishing Institute (SPI) has provided an invaluable introduction to book publishing and digital/magazine media for recent college graduates, rising college seniors, and early professionals. Students earn graduate credit and can matriculate into the MS in Publishing with advanced standing.
NYU Advanced Publishing Institute
The NYU Advanced Publishing Institute (NYU API) is an exciting executive education course designed for mid to senior-level publishing professionals interested in the latest strategies and business practices in book publishing. This five-day program reimagines the highly popular Yale Publishing Course, which ran from 2010 to 2019. NYU API will run on-campus at NYU from January 6-10, 2025.
Master’s in Professional Writing
- 36-credit program of study
- 100% online curriculum provides location flexibility
- Develop your writing and editing skills, styles, and techniques
- Build a professional-quality, digital writing portfolio from coursework
- Customize your elective courses to match your interests and in demand writing specializations
- Learn from expert faculty who are business communication specialists, science and medical writers, digital media strategists, technical writers, and more
- Complete in full-time or part-time study options
Master’s in Translation & Interpreting
- 100% online degree with opportunities to engage with faculty members and students at regular intervals
- Curriculum that allows you to study translation from any language into English
- Covers both written translation and the best practices of oral interpreting
- Elective courses that customize your learning experience
- Taught by faculty members who are professional experts in translation, interpreting, and localization
- Complete in full-time or part-time study options
- Prepares students for the ATA Certification Exam
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
For those professionals who are interested in sharpening their skills to change careers or to advance in their current roles, PALA offers a wide range of online study options. Choose from individual courses or full certificates.
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CERTIFICATE CATEGORIES
Lifelong Learning
At PALA, we believe learning is a lifelong proposition. Whether you want to prepare for a second career or simply explore topics that intrigue you, our selection of courses and certificate programs provide choices that build skills, broaden horizons, and stimulate your curiosity and appetite for learning.
Join a community of adults who seek to share ideas and build relationships with individuals who share their passions and their interests.
Upcoming Events
January 22, 2025
Understanding Cairo: The City Victorious
Virtual
January 14, 2025
PALA Continuing Education Presents: Virtual Open House for our Spring 2025 Offerings
Virtual
December 11, 2024
Inaugural Alumni Travel Program Immerses Grads in Florence
October 1, 2024
Breaking Down Linguistic Barriers in Translation and Interpreting: Interview with Caio Gomes
October 1, 2024
The Hybrid Orientation Experience of an MSPW Student
October 1, 2024
AI, Automation, and Translation Jobs: “The Robots Won’t Cause Massive Unemployment This Time, Either”
September 27, 2024
Humans-in-the-Loop: How AI Translations Benefit from Human Involvement
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
October 1, 2024
Breaking Down Linguistic Barriers in Translation and Interpreting: Interview with Caio Gomes
October 1, 2024
The Hybrid Orientation Experience of an MSPW Student
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
July 31, 2024
GALA Roadshow, Inaugural Edition: Key Takeaways and Experience as a MS in Translation & Interpreting Student
April 26, 2024
2024 NYU MSPW Convocation Award Recipients
April 12, 2024
MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
July 31, 2024
GALA Roadshow, Inaugural Edition: Key Takeaways and Experience as a MS in Translation & Interpreting Student
April 26, 2024
Embracing Every Hue: Liberating Imposter Syndrome, Intersectionality, & Borders Through Storytelling
April 26, 2024
Finding a Place to Rest: Fostering Brave Spaces to Find and Utilize Our Voices
April 26, 2024
MSPW Guest Speaker: Kavitta Ghai, Co-Founder and CEO at Nectir
April 12, 2024
MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
September 17, 2024
Starting a Successful Inclusive Language Program
April 12, 2024
MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
April 1, 2024
Upcoming NYU SPS Media Talk with Renowned Author James McBride Featured as Part of the NYU "Speakers on the Square" Program on April 17
March 14, 2024
Joining the MSPW Teaching Team: Introducing Sophie Plitt
December 18, 2023
Translation and Interpreting Faculty Member Alejandra Oliva Publishes Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration
December 11, 2024
Inaugural Alumni Travel Program Immerses Grads in Florence
October 1, 2024
Breaking Down Linguistic Barriers in Translation and Interpreting: Interview with Caio Gomes
October 1, 2024
The Hybrid Orientation Experience of an MSPW Student
October 1, 2024
AI, Automation, and Translation Jobs: “The Robots Won’t Cause Massive Unemployment This Time, Either”
September 27, 2024
Humans-in-the-Loop: How AI Translations Benefit from Human Involvement
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
October 1, 2024
Breaking Down Linguistic Barriers in Translation and Interpreting: Interview with Caio Gomes
October 1, 2024
The Hybrid Orientation Experience of an MSPW Student
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
July 31, 2024
GALA Roadshow, Inaugural Edition: Key Takeaways and Experience as a MS in Translation & Interpreting Student
April 26, 2024
2024 NYU MSPW Convocation Award Recipients
April 12, 2024
MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
July 31, 2024
GALA Roadshow, Inaugural Edition: Key Takeaways and Experience as a MS in Translation & Interpreting Student
April 26, 2024
Embracing Every Hue: Liberating Imposter Syndrome, Intersectionality, & Borders Through Storytelling
April 26, 2024
Finding a Place to Rest: Fostering Brave Spaces to Find and Utilize Our Voices
April 26, 2024
MSPW Guest Speaker: Kavitta Ghai, Co-Founder and CEO at Nectir
April 12, 2024
MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September 23, 2024
MSPW Event Recap: Sharpen Your Digital Networking Skills
September 17, 2024
Starting a Successful Inclusive Language Program
April 12, 2024
MS in Professional Writing (MSPW) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
April 1, 2024
Upcoming NYU SPS Media Talk with Renowned Author James McBride Featured as Part of the NYU "Speakers on the Square" Program on April 17
March 14, 2024
Joining the MSPW Teaching Team: Introducing Sophie Plitt
December 18, 2023