Students in the Master of Arts in English, Writing, Rhetoric, and Social Change Specialization join a vibrant community of scholars who research the transformative potential of writing and rhetoric, analyzing the social, cultural, economic and historical forces shaping writing and rhetoric in theory and practice. Through analysis of and engagement with diverse contexts for writing, students create and apply methods for addressing shared social problems in classrooms and communities. Our graduates study in top tier rhetoric and composition Ph.D. programs, teach composition and rhetoric at secondary and post-secondary levels, and work for social change through careers in government, publishing, industry, and non-profit organizations.

Effective Fall 2018

Required Courses
E 501Theories of Composition3
E 600BResearch Methods/Theory: Writing Studies3
E 603Critical Digital Rhetoric3
E 633Special Topics in Writing and Rhetoric3
E 637Histories of Writing and Rhetoric3
E 692Seminar in Writing, Rhetoric, & Social Change 12
E 699Thesis6
Elective Courses 29
Select at least nine credits in Rhetoric/Composition/English or closely related fields developed in consultation with your advisor.
Program Total Credits:32

 A minimum of 32 credits are required to complete this program.

1

E 692 must be taken twice, for a total of 2 credits.

2

Courses may not include those used to satisfy other requirements for this program. Up to 9 credits may be taken in outside departments in consultation with your advisor. Courses outside the department must be taken at the 300, 400, 500, or 600 level. A maximum of 2 credits of E 695 (Independent Study) may count toward graduation. Graduate students may register for any number of internship credits, but a total of only six credits of E 684A-E 684E and E 687A-E 687M (combined) will count toward graduation requirements.

Effective Fall 2018

Required Courses
E 501Theories of Composition3
E 600BResearch Methods/Theory: Writing Studies3
E 603Critical Digital Rhetoric3
E 633Special Topics in Writing and Rhetoric3
E 637Histories of Writing and Rhetoric3
E 692Seminar in Writing, Rhetoric, & Social Change 12
E 698Research Project2
Elective Courses 215
Select at least fifteen credits in Rhetoric/Composition/English or closely related fields developed in consultation with your advisor.
Program Total Credits:34

 A minimum of 34 credits are required to complete this program.

1

E 692 must be taken twice, for a total of 2 credits.

2

Courses may not include those used to satisfy other requirements for this program. Up to 9 credits may be taken in outside departments in consultation with your advisor. Courses outside the department must be taken at the 300, 400, 500, or 600 level. A maximum of 2 credits of E 695 (Independent Study) may count toward graduation. Graduate students may register for any number of internship credits, but a total of only six credits of E 684A-E 684E and E 687A-E 687M (combined) will count toward graduation requirements.