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Rhetoric and Writing (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Rhetoric and Writing prepares leaders in the field for research, teaching, outreach, and national and institutional service across higher education and many types of institutions.

Faculty: College of Arts and Letters  |  Department: Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

No test scores (including GRE) required. CV or resume, three professional references, a writing sample of up to 30 pages, and a statement of research interests and fit; English proficiency per Graduate School rules. Deadline December 1, 2026 for the 2027-28 cohort.

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.

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