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  4. English (MA) – Rhetoric and Composition

English (MA) – Rhetoric and Composition

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Central Florida

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in English with emphasis in Rhetoric and Composition is a program that offers theory and fundamental knowledge in professional writing with an application in various work and research settings. The program provides students with a foundation in Rhetoric and Writing Studies so that students can apply ethical and rhetorical approaches to research, compose and analyze multimodal texts, and explore pedagogical praxis in learning environments. Students in our program examine how writing functions (in digital, social, historical, and other environments) in the world to make meaning and implement change. Our program is offered fully online and in-person to prepare students to work as writing specialists within industry and/or nonprofit, teach in college environments, enter a Ph.D. Program, or meet other unique professional goals.

Program Key Stats

$39403.65 (Total cost)

Aug Intake : 15th JanJan Intake : 1st Jul


49%

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in English, Rhetoric, and Composition, Writing Studies, Communication Studies, or related discipline. Or a completed bachelors degree with substantial coursework in one of the aforementioned areas. Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or others familiar with applicant’s academic potential. One year of a foreign language at the university level (may be taken while in graduate residence). A one to two-page goal statement addressing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study in Rhetoric and Composition. A writing sample that demonstrates an ability to analyze and argue, approximately ten pages. A minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; 91 Internet-based in TOEFL ; or 7.0 IELTS is required. Resume

Career Options

  • Editorial assistant
  • English as a foreign language teacher
  • Lexicographer
  • Magazine journalist
  • Newspaper journalist
  • Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
  • Writer

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