Rhetoric and Writing Studies, M.A.

(Major Code: 15013) (SIMS code: 112201)

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees , a student must complete a program of study approved by the department’s graduate adviser. The program must consist of at least 30 units, with at least 18 units of 600- and 700-level courses. All students must complete 18 units of core courses and 12 units specific to the general program or a specialization.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy, as stated in Requirements for Master’s Degrees .

Required Courses

(18 units)

RWS 600 - Reading and Writing Rhetorically Units: 3
RWS 601A - History of Rhetoric I Units: 3
RWS 602 - Modern Rhetoric and Composition Studies Units: 3
RWS 603 - Cultural Rhetorics Units: 3
RWS 640 - Research Methods in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Units: 3
RWS 790 - M.A. Examination Preparation Units: 3
or
RWS 799A - Thesis or Project Units: 3
But not both.

Electives

(12 units)

Twelve units of thematically focused electives selected with the approval of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies graduate adviser.