Master of Arts [M.A] Rhetoric and Writing Studies
The graduate program in the Department of English offers full-time Ph.D. and M.A. programs in two fields: Literary and Cultural Studies (LCS) and Composition, Rhetoric and Literacy (C/R/L).
Over sixty graduate students enjoy close interaction with twenty-six nationally renowned faculty members who teach and publish widely on a large variety of historical periods and specializations. Our program is especially strong in the study of Composition, Rhetoric and Literacy; Native American literary studies; and medieval and early modern literatures, with other specialties in British literature, later American literary studies, transnational and multicultural literary and cultural studies, genre studies, theory, and film.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $19966 | $19966 |
| Health Insurance | $1740 | $1740 |
| Books and supply | $396 | $396 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $750 | $750 |
| Total Fees | $22852 | $22852 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 320 | 340 | 2 |
- Students must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the degree program.
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Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.