Writing that informs, persuades and motivates
Use rhetoric – the art of effective speaking or writing – to take stances and promote causes.
Reach your audience in targeted ways. Communicate toward a goal.
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Contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare a certificate in rhetoric and argument writing.
Program requirements (12 hours)
- ENG 326(3); ENG 525(3) or 526(3).
- Two courses from: ENG 201(3), 205(3), 222(3), 289(3), 500(3); ENG 525(3)* or 526(3)*; COM 350(3), COM 466(3), ECO 435(3), JRN 374(3), JRN 572(3), LAW 341(3), PHI 340(3), PLS 316(3), PLS 317(3), PLS 419(3).
- All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.
*either course if not selected for required core
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