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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
Bates College
Lewiston, ME		$49,350 1,738 8 Bachelor's (8)
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA		$43,160 6,366 15 Bachelor's (1), Master's (14),
Doctoral (0)
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA		$40,010 3,387 45 Bachelor's (45)
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA		$39,740 3,081 0 Master's (0)
New York University
New York, NY		$38,765 21,759 0 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (0),
Master's (0)
Beloit College
Beloit, WI		$38,194 1,322 3 Bachelor's (3)
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA		$37,850 3,440 15 Bachelor's (15)
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA		$37,302 2,970 0 Bachelor's (0)
Willamette University
Salem, OR		$37,150 2,099 22 Bachelor's (22)
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC		$36,320 3,926 0 Certificate (0)
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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:English Composition Teaching Specialist & Writing Program Assistant
Description:Institution: University of Arkansas Location: Fayetteville, AR Category: Faculty - Liberal Arts - English and Literature Posted: 05/10/2013 Type: Full Time Job Number: Y13985 Job Title: English Composition Teaching Specialist & Writing...>
Company:
Location:Fayetteville, AR
Posted:5/11/2013
Source:jobsvianet.com
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:English Composition Curriculum Specialist & Writing Program Assistant
Description:Institution: University of Arkansas Location: Fayetteville, AR Category: Faculty - Liberal Arts - English and Literature Posted: 05/10/2013 Type: Full Time Job Number: Y13984 Job Title: English Composition Curriculum Specialist & Writing...>
Company:
Location:Fayetteville, AR
Posted:5/11/2013
Source:jobsvianet.com
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:Assistant Professor, English/Director of the ReWrite Connection
Description:Tenure track twelve month position. Primary instructional duties in the area of English (all levels); instruction in additional areas of competency may be assigned as needed. Supervises and directs the ReWrite Connection (SSU's writing...>
Company:Savannah State University
Location:Savannah, GA
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Savannah State University

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