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This program focuses on writing for applied and liberal arts purposes. It includes instruction in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.

Top Schools For Rhetoric and Composition Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA		$15,530 29,348 442 Bachelor's (431), Master's (11)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA		$16,062 26,796 339 Bachelor's (339)
SUNY University at Albany
Albany, NY		$14,648 13,151 299 Bachelor's (280), Master's (19)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA		$24,008 19,700 263 Bachelor's (263)
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA		$15,961 29,275 253 Bachelor's (239), Master's (14)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 215 Certificate (5), Bachelor's (202),
Master's (1), Doctoral (7)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL		$15,386 30,559 215 Bachelor's (201), Master's (9),
Doctoral (5)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 212 Bachelor's (204), Master's (1),
Doctoral (7)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA		$15,862 18,260 194 Bachelor's (191), Doctoral (3)
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX		$12,816 26,011 162 Certificate (6), Bachelor's (136),
Master's (20)
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Rhetoric and Composition Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 344 4%
Associate 304 3%
Bachelor's 8,045 87%
Master's 479 5%
Doctoral 94 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 3,174 34%
Female 6,092 66%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 406 4%
Black or African American 933 10%
Hispanic or Latino 794 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 57 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 6,375 70%
Other/Unknown 522 6%
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Rhetoric and Composition Internships

Job Title:Visiting Instructor in Rhetoric and Composition
Description:Search for University Jobs in HumanitiesVisiting Instructor in Rhetoric and Composition Oklahoma Christian University* Date Posted Apr. 17, 2013* Job Title Visiting Instructor in Rhetoric and Composition* Department Department of...>
Company:Oklahoma Christian University
Location:Oklahoma City, OK
Posted:4/19/2013
Source:AcademicKeys.com
Job Title:Temporary, Part-Time Composition And/or Literature Instructors
Description:The Department of English at Millersville University is seeking part-time instructors to teach composition at all levels and/or literature at the survey (200) level. Successful candidates may teach writing and/or literature courses as...>
Company:Millersville University
Location:Millersville, PA
Posted:3/28/2013
Source:Millersville University
Job Title:English Composition Teaching Specialist & Writing Program Assistant
Description:Job Number: Y13985 Job Title: English Composition Teaching Specialist & Writing Program Assistant Department: English Closing Date: 06/24/2013 4:30 p.m. Location: The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is a comprehensive doctoral...>
Company:University of Arkansas
Location:Fayetteville, AR
Posted:5/11/2013
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:LECTURER (Summer Session)
Description:LECTURER - Summer Session 2012Sixth College seeks an instructor to teach one four-unit course in ?Public Rhetoric and Practical Communication? at Sixth College-UC San Diego during Summer Session 2012. This is a temporary instructional...>
Company:University of California
Location:Oakland, CA
Posted:6/19/2012
Source:University of California
Job Title:LECTURER (Summer Session)
Description:Job Description : LECTURER - Summer Session 2012Sixth College seeks an instructor to teach one four-unit course in ?Public Rhetoric and Practical Communication? at Sixth College-UC San Diego during Summer Session 2012. This is a...>
Company:University of California, San Diego
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:6/18/2012
Source:University of California, San Diego
Job Title:English Composition Curriculum Specialist & Writing Program Assistant
Description:Job Number: Y13984 Job Title: English Composition Curriculum Specialist & Writing Program Assistant Department: English Closing Date: 06/24/2013 4:30 p.m. Location: The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is a comprehensive doctoral...>
Company:University of Arkansas
Location:Fayetteville, AR
Posted:5/11/2013
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Writing Center Graduate Assistant (Tentative Position) (Graduate Assistant, twelve-month)
Description:The primary duty of the Writing Center Graduate Assistant position is to carry out one-on-one meetings with individual students with the goal of increasing the writing effectiveness and writing confidence of all students from every...>
Company:Elmira College
Location:Elmira, NY
Posted:3/18/2013
Source:Elmira College
Job Title:Esl Director
Description:South Dakota State University is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic leader as Director of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The position will provide leadership in all aspects of planning and operations for...>
Company:Black Hills State University
Location:Brookings, SD
Posted:6/14/2013
Source:Black Hills State University
Job Title:Lecturer II
Description:Lecturer II in Technical/Professional Writing and/or Composition and RhetoricWe invite applications for two non-tenure track, renewable Lecturer II appointments to begin August 2013.The University is especially interested in candidates...>
Company:University of New Mexico
Location:Albuquerque, NM
Posted:6/15/2013
Source:The University of New Mexico
Job Title:Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment
Description:Earl Warren College at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The department seeks a Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment...>
Company:UC San Diego
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:6/15/2012
Source:UC San Diego

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