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MA, Publications Design

Director, Dr. Stephanie Gibson

Students in the 36-credit Publications Design program develop complementary skills in professional writing and graphic design as they prepare to pursue careers in corporate or nonprofit settings, to found print and electronic publications, or to establish their own businesses. Students use their electives to create concentrations in writing, design, hypermedia, multimedia, or management. Students who have not already worked in the field of publications are encouraged to register for an internship. Visit our FAQ and Resources pages, and read the PBDS Handbook for more information.

Foundation Courses

A student admitted to the Publications Design program may be required, on the basis of an evaluation of his/her academic background and portfolio, to complete one or two foundation courses before beginning the sequence of courses required of all students. The foundation courses, PBDS 502 Workshop in Graphic Communication and PBDS 503 Workshop in Written Communication help students develop and refine basic graphic design and writing skills. Only one foundation course may be counted toward the 36 credit hours required for the degree.

Required Courses [36 credits]

Professional Writing Electives

Creative Writing Electives

Graphic Design Electives

Media & Multimedia Electives

Business Practices Electives

Admissions and Application

Students may enter the Publications Design program fall, spring, or summer. There is no application deadline, but students who apply and are admitted early will have a better chance of getting the classes they want.

Admission Requirements

  1. A baccalaureate degree

  2. 3.0 overall GPA (or 2.6 when combined with a portfolio indicating high potential)

  3. A strong undergraduate background, or professional experience, in writing or design

  4. Interview with the program director

Application Materials

  1. Cover letter explaining why you want to enter the program

  2. Resumé

  3. Writing samples

  4. A portfolio of print and/or electronic design work (optional)

Send program application materials directly to:

Publications Design Admissions
School of Communications Design
University of Baltimore
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Graduate Application

Applicants must also submit an Application for Graduate Admission to the University's Office of Graduate Admissions. Request a graduate application packet from UB's Admissions Office [410.837.4777] or download one from the University's Web site: http://www.ubalt.edu/admissions/graduate.

Send the application and all related materials (residency form, letter of intent, official copies of transcripts, application fee) to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
University of Baltimore
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

For more information about the University of Baltimore's MA in Publication Design, contact:

Also visit our FAQ page, check out the PubDesign Resources page, and read the PBDS Handbook.

School of Communications Design students featured in UB Advertising Campaign
In Spring 2006, a University of Baltimore television, web and print advertising campaign followed Publications Design major Natalie Minor to classes, work, and other parts of her life. Visit www.knowledgethatworksub.com and select "Meet Natalie Minor" to view her video. Watch the current video to see another Publications Design major, Juannan Zhou.

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