The MA program prepares students for successful careers as writers and communication specialists in the working worlds of business, industry, education, and government. Courses focus on rhetorical analysis, theories of writing, document design, editing and usability testing, document management, web design, and literacy studies. Areas of study include written and visual rhetoric, recognizing and understanding professional, educational, and business contexts, and using professional composition tools. Online and face-to-face courses allow students to study writing, literacy, and document design on campus and on the Internet. Students learn the explicit requirements to produce such documents as reports, proposals, argument papers, manuals, and web pages. They also learn about the implicit social contexts and processes in which the documents function. The program offers a mix of theory, application, and hands-on experience, including opportunities for professional internships and building an e-portfolio web site to showcase skills for potential employers or clients. Throughout the program, students are encouraged to create practical and useful documents and projects for working world audiences.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Cost : $18,810.00

Credits : 33