English, Ph.D., 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 five years. It requires 30 hours of coursework plus 20 thesis hours. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: February 15 Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: Does Not Admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Nine hours in history and theory courses; Six hours in academic research and publishing courses; Nine hours of rhetoric, composition courses, technical communication and strongly related courses To complete the 30-hour requirement, electives as needed in rhetoric and composition, language, theory, literature or any strongly related fields of study outside of English For complete degree requirements, see the graduate catalog.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s degree in English or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university; A 10-20 page critical writing sample; A statement describing 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 Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

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

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