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This program prepares students for careers in professional writing, editing, publishing, or teaching writing at the elementary, secondary, or community college levels. It also provides thorough preparation for Ph.D. studies in rhetoric and composition. Applicants may combine academic and professional experience in support of their application.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This program prepares students for careers in professional writing, editing, publishing, or teaching writing at the elementary, secondary, or community college levels. It also provides thorough preparation for Ph.D. studies in rhetoric and composition. Applicants may combine academic and professional experience in support of their application.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
A personal statement (we recommend that these statements be 1 to 2 pages in length)
An academic writing sample (preferably something related to your intended concentration in either the Teaching of Writing or Professional Communication)
Two letters of recommendation
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English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
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