Master of Arts in Writing
Rhetoric and Composition Track
Core and Degree Requirements
All students seeking a Master of Arts in Writing degree complete the same core and degree requirements. In addition, students specialize in their particular area of study by completing requirements in their track. Please review the core and degree requirements page and then navigate back to this page to review the track requirements.
Track Requirements
In addition to the core and degree requirements, students who choose the graduate track in rhetoric and composition must complete the following courses:
| ENG 525: History of Rhetoric | 3 hrs. |
| ENG 620: Seminar: Composition Theory | 3 hrs. |
| ENG 621: Theory of Basic Writing | 3 hrs. |
| ENG 699: Thesis or Electives in rhetorical theory, composition theory and pedagogy, linguistics/TESOL, technical/professional writing, creative writing, literature, or critical theory |
5–6 hrs. |
| Total | 14–15 hrs. |
For course descriptions, see the English Course Catalog.
