The Department of Professional Studies & Special Programs
The Department of Professional Studies and Special Programs offers communication courses and workshops, and the following professional certificate programs and seminars:
- Copyediting
- Cultural Journalism
- Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration
- Media Production
- Performing Arts Administration
- Screenwriting
Taught by Emerson faculty and industry practitioners, our curricula are designed to prepare you for the professional challenges of many exciting fields of communication.
Study at Emerson College this summer. Summer Session Information (PDF)
Registration for summer courses begins March 17. Summer Registration Form (PDF)
Emerson College offers open-enrollment courses (credit-bearing and noncredit-bearing) during the summer sessions. Visit www.emerson.edu/courses for course descriptions and schedules.
Are you interested in pursuing a degree at Emerson College? Please visit Graduate Admission or Undergraduate Admission.
If you have questions about professional and special programs, please call (617) 824-8280 or e-mail continuing@emerson.edu.
Current News
Develop career skills and learn professional practices through Professional Studies courses and workshops.
Summer Session I
May 27-July 3
Summer Session II
July 7-August 15
Registration for summer courses is in progress.
Summer Registration Form (PDF)
Read about the Summer Institute for Social Marketing and Health Communication.
Learn about the Cultural Journalism Program and such creative-writing workshops as Punk Rock and Underground Music.
