Program Overview
The Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing at Michigan State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: East Lansing, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Content Strategy for Professional Writers
- Professional Writing Theory and Research
- Contemporary Theories of Rhetoric
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Sociolinguistics
- Advanced Studies in Semantics and Pragmatics
- Advanced Studies in Sociolinguistics
- Methods of Research in Rhetoric and Writing
- Community Literacy
- Composition Studies: Issues, Theory, and Research
- Independent Study in Rhetoric and Writing
- Special Topics in Rhetoric and Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts degree in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing an applicant must:
- Include in the letter required by the college, a statement that addresses the applicant\xc2\x92s goals in pursuing the degree.
- Submit two writing samples showing two different styles or genres.
To be admitted to the program on regular status, an applicant must have a baccalaureate degree in humanities, writing, communications or a related field and have completed a minimum of 18 semester credits in humanities, writing, or communications-related fields beyond the 100-level with a minimum grade-point average of 3.25.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States
Michigan State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months