Master of Arts in English- Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture

Oregon State University - INTO USA

The Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture concentration integrates histories, theories, and philosophies of writing and rhetoric with the concerns of teaching and writing. This area of focus prepares graduates to teach in community colleges and high schools, undertake Ph.D. studies in rhetoric and writing, work as writing program administrators, or hold a variety of positions that emphasize writing and publishing, including editing, technical writing, private and public sector work, and more.Oregon State University is home to a well-regarded and competitive MA program where a nationally renowned group of faculty works closely with a diverse group of graduate students in developing research and teaching expertise. The program also offers opportunities for rigorous scholarly debate beyond the classroom through thesis mentoring, the Critical Questions Lecture Series, funded conference travel, and the annual MA Symposium. While we hold high expectations for students but also create a supportive environment where students are able to identify the courses and research projects that interest them most.

College of Liberal Arts