Boise State University
English Department
M.A. in English (Rhetoric and Composition)
Program Representative: Bruce Ballenger, Ph.D.
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Providing graduates with a strong foundation in composition theories and pedagogies for diverse students, Boise State University's M.A. in English, Rhetoric and Composition emphasis is one of the very few in the U.S. that is designed to prepare graduates for work at two-year colleges. With one of the largest composition and rhetoric faculties in the Northwest, the program provides students with unusual opportunities to experience the wide range of roles that are often required teaching in smaller colleges. Though the Rhetoric and Composition emphasis has been successful placing its graduates in teaching positions at two-year schools, our students have also gone on to some of the top doctoral programs in the country. |
California State University, Sacramento
Department of English
M.A. in English (Rhetoric and Composition)
Director of Writing Programs: Amy Heckathorn, Ph.D.
Composition Co-Advisor : Fiona Glade, Ph.D. |
Our graduate programs focus on an ethically-driven understanding of language and of reading/writing processes as meaning-making, especially within academic discourse communities. Coursework provides grounding in histories and theories of Rhet/Comp, professional development of scholarship and teaching, and extended research opportunities in writing assessment, literacies, FYC, WC administration, WAC, and WPA. |
California State University, San Bernardino
Department of English
M.A. in English Composition
Graduate Coordinator : Jacqueline Rhodes, Ph.D. |
Our M.A. in English Composition has three concentrations: Composition, Literature, and TESL. We offer a range of carefully developed graduate courses in rhetoric and composition studies, from histories of Western rhetoric to seminars in writing center theory/practice to praxis-based courses in computers and writing. Often working collaboratively and across "specialization" lines, our faculty and students engage in a well-rounded program of teaching, research, and outreach. In fact, one of our program's strengths is the opportunity to work closely with faculty in composition studies, literature, and linguistics in developing teaching and research expertise. |
DePaul University
Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse
M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse
Graduate Director : Christine Tardy, Ph.D. |
The M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse combines a strong theoretical foundation in rhetoric and discourse with practical training in the areas of Teaching Writing & Language and Professional & Technical Writing. This particular mix of theory and practice prepares students to become future teachers of post-secondary writing, to work as professional and technical writers in Chicago's corporate and non-profit sectors, and to study rhetorical theory and history, literate practices in contemporary culture, and language and style as it informs non-literary textual production. |
Eastern Michigan University
Department of English Language and Literature
M.A. in Written Communication
Program Representative: Cheryl Cassidy, Ph.D. |
The Master of Arts in Written Communication offers two strands: professional writing and the teaching of writing as well as graduate certificates in technical writing or the teaching of writing. Both programs encourage students to engage in the practical, theoretical, historical and ideological dimensions of written communication. |
James Madison University
The School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication
Master's Degree in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication (M.A. and M.S. tracks)
Graduate Coordinator: Pavel Zemliansky , Ph.D. |
The graduate program in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication gives students training that enables them to build productive careers in industry or academia. Students are introduced to current rhetorical and communication theories, practices, and technologies. They learn the analytical, reasoning, and communication skills necessary for becoming leaders in their fields. |
Kennesaw State University
Department of English
M.A. in Professional Writing
Program Director: Jim Elledge, Ph.D. |
The Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) program prepares candidates for writing-related positions in business, education, publishing, and the arts. Coursework in three concentrations—applied writing, composition and rhetoric, and creative writing—allows students to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in various fields of professional writing. |
Missouri State University
Department of English
M.A. in Writing (Rhetoric and Composition)
Graduate Director : Linda Trinh Moser , Ph.D. |
Students in the Rhetoric and Composition track of our MA in Writing program gain advanced experience in composition theories and the teaching of writing. We help students develop into effective teachers, prepare them for doctoral programs, and encourage them to take advantage of opportunities to collaborate with area schools and businesses on issues related to written communication and literacy. Most of our students receive support in the form of a teaching, administrative, or research assistantship which provides a tuition waiver and 9-month stipend. |
Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph
Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
M.A.A. in Written Communication
Graduate Director : Kaye Adkins, Ph.D. |
The Master of Applied Arts in Written Communication is an interdisciplinary degree that helps students to improve their understanding of how to identify, develop, and guide others in the creation of quality writing. The program offers two options: Technical Communication and Writing Studies. |
Nova Southeastern University
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Humanities
M.A. in Writing
Chair: Shanti Bruce, Ph.D. |
With a foundation in rhetoric, the M.A. in Writing gives students experience writing in a variety of professional and creative genres. Students also have the opportunity to study teaching writing. Students go on to careers in writing, publishing, and education. Many work as professional writers for magazines, newspapers, and businesses. |
San Diego State University
Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies
M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies
Graduate Director/Advisor : Jane Robinett, Ph.D.
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The Master of Arts Program in Rhetoric and Writing Studies offers students from a variety of educational/professional backgrounds an opportunity for intensive examination of written discourse and its relationship to knowledge and culture, preparing them for advanced study in rhetoric and composition, and for careers in professional and technical writing. |
San Francisco State University
Department of English Language and Literature
M.A. Composition
Graduate Coordinator: Mark Roberge, Ph.D. |
San Francisco State offers a Master of Arts in Composition as well as certificate programs in both Composition and Post-Secondary Reading. With a large Composition faculty, programs combine practical aspects of teaching with developments in research and theory, including literacy studies, rhetoric, digital literacies, qualitative inquiry, and reading/writing connections. |
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
English Department
M.A. in English (Teaching of Writing)
Program Representative : Sharon James McGee, Ph.D. |
Our Teaching of Writing program offers M.A. degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates. We foreground pedagogy, but also require research methods, theory, and history of rhetoric courses. We attract those aspiring to enter into Ph.D. programs or teach at community colleges (we have an excellent placement record), and current high school teachers. |
Texas State University, San Marcos
Department of English
M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition
Program Representative : Rebecca Jackson, Ph.D. |
Students study written discourse and the teaching of writing within and across social, cultural, institutional, and technological contexts. The program combines core courses in rhetorical theory, composition theory and pedagogy, and research methods, with opportunities for focused study in areas such as minority rhetorics, writing center and digital literacies. |
University of Missouri, St. Louis
Department of English
M.A. in English (Composition)
Program Representative : Suellynn Duffey, Ph.D. |
Combines 15-18 graduate hours in composition/writing studies with 18 in literature. Required: Introduction to Graduate Studies and Theories of Writing. Electives: Teaching College Writing, Teaching as a Feminist, Writing/Reading Theory, Gateway Writing Project, Studies in Composition (such as History of Composition; Women, Literacy, and Multicultural America; Digital Multimedia Composition). |
University of Wyoming
Department of English
M.A. in English (Composition and Rhetoric)
Program Representative : Mary P. Sheridan-Rabideau, Ph.D. |
Historically, the composition and rhetoric track has been characterized by an interdisciplinary emphasis on pedagogy within a generalist M.A. More recently, our program has emphasized writing in public and professional environments, such as Business and Technical Writing, Writing in Digital Spaces, and Writing for Government and Non-Profits. |
