Program Overview

Master of Arts in Rhetoric, Composition and Teaching of English (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Distance

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Education & Human Development
• Law, Policy & Social Justice

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

Two graduate tracks are offered in Rhetoric, Composition and the Teaching of English (RCTE): an M.A. pathway and a Ph.D. pathway. The master's plan is best if you intend to teach in public schools and community colleges. It typically runs two years, although if you are working as a full-time teacher, it may take longer. You will gain hands-on experience through teaching in the national award-winning Foundations Writing Program, which provides the chance to teach first-year and upper-division courses; participation in specialized research, curriculum and assessment projects; small-group mentoring and support; and access to research assistantships across the university.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Master of Arts