M.A.: Composition: Professional Writing and Publication

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Master’s in Composition – Professional Writing and Publication Degree?

• Advanced methods of composition and research
• Author development and publishing best practices
• Foundations of rhetoric and literary theory
• Fundamentals of editing for various audiences
• Writing for digital and print publications

In this program, you can explore the creative and practical aspects of becoming a professional writer. Courses are designed to help you sharpen your writing and editing skills, understand the publishing process, and reflect on how your work can ethically and meaningfully contribute to today’s media landscape. You’ll also be introduced to the tools and trends that shape modern publishing – from content management systems to independent and hybrid publishing platforms.

Potential Careers for M.A. in Composition – Professional Writing and Publication Degree Program Graduates

• Adjunct professor
• Author
• Technical editor
• Writer
• Writing tutor

Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in Composition – Professional Writing and Publication Degree with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Our 100% online courses are designed to help you further your education without putting your life on hold.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)