English, M.A., Rhetoric and Composition at Georgia State University

Programme overview

We offer the largest Rhetoric & Composition program in the Southeast, with eight specialized faculty members in rhetoric, composition, digital media and communication, writing center theories and pedagogies, and language studies. Within our distinctive curriculum, students can combine areas of interest across historical periods, current composition studies, rhetorical theory, visual and digital rhetoric, new and emerging media, advanced academic writing, language studies, writing center studies, writing program administration, and professional writing.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: English | Duration: The program is designed to be completed in 2 years with thesis option, requiring 30 hours of coursework and 6 thesis hours. With the independent study option, the program can be completed 4-5 semesters, requiring 27 hours of coursework and 3 thesis hours. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: November 15 Summer: Does Not Admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Thesis Track Nine hours in history and theory courses; Three hours in research methods; Twelve additional hours of rhetoric and composition courses and strongly related courses; Six hours of electives (may be taken in any related fields of study in English or in other departments) Independent Study Track Nine hours in history and theory courses; Nine hours of rhetoric and composition or strongly related courses; Three hours Directed Reading in the area of specialization in which Independent Study Project is to be written;

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A B.A. in English or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major; An 8 to 12 page critical writing sample; A statement of academic and professional goals. GRE not required! For full application and admissions requirements, see the graduate catalog.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities