Tuition Fee
USD 90
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Speech and Rhetorical Studies | English Literature
Area of study
Humanities
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 90
About Program
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition at Texas State University offers a top-ranked program with award-winning faculty. Students develop customized study plans, choosing from a range of electives in areas such as digital literacies and writing for social justice. Graduates pursue careers in writing, teaching, and writing program administration, or continue their studies in doctoral programs.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition
- Students join a vibrant community dedicated to studying written discourse and the teaching of writing within a variety of contexts.
- The Texas State MARC program ranks among the top nationwide, with award-winning faculty and a commitment to student success.
- Students develop unique programs of study combining foundational knowledge with focused study in areas ranging from minority and feminist rhetorics to digital literacies, writing for social justice, and writing center studies.
Outline:
- The M.A. in rhetoric and composition requires 33 credit hours and includes both thesis and portfolio options.
- All students take core courses that provide a solid and shared foundation in theory, pedagogy, and research methods.
- Students choose electives to craft a degree program that meets their needs.
- Thesis students complete elective hours in rhetoric and composition, hours in a cognate, and thesis hours.
Teaching:
- Students present papers at regional and national conferences, win awards, and co-author articles with faculty.
- Graduates distinguish themselves as university writing teachers and professional writing specialists and pursue doctoral studies in top-tier universities.
Careers:
- The MARC degree prepares students to:
- pursue writing careers in business, industry, and nonprofits
- teach writing in high school, community college, and university settings
- develop and administer writing programs and writing centers in these settings
- train teachers of writing
- enter doctoral programs in rhetoric and composition
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