Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing
Sacramento, California, United States
The MA in Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing at California State University Sacramento prepares students for careers in education, journalism, publishing, law, technical writing, advertising, arts administration, and civil service. It emphasizes original research and professional writing portfolios, culminating in a thesis project supervised by a faculty committee. The program is designed to equip students with advanced communication skills for high school, community college teaching, or professional writing roles.
- Sacramento, California, United States
- 1 year
- On Campus
- ₹3,37,681/Year
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Program Overview
The MA in Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing at California State University Sacramento prepares students for careers in education, journalism, publishing, law, technical writing, advertising, arts administration, and civil service. It emphasizes original research and professional writing portfolios, culminating in a thesis project supervised by a faculty committee. The program is designed to equip students with advanced communication skills for high school, community college teaching, or professional writing roles.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
80.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-01-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Feb-26, October2026-2025, August 2026-2025
Programme Structure
Courses include:Teaching College CompositionTeaching and Composition ResearchProfessional WritingESL Writing/CompositionSecond Language Acquisition
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
80.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 units of all university coursework or a 3.0 GPA in Communication Studies, Education, English, Philosophy, Political Science, or related majors. International students must submit a TOEFL score: 600 (paper-based, with a TWE of 5), 250 (computer-based, with a TWE of 5), or 100 (IBT, with at least 25 in writing). A statement of purpose and writing sample are also required.
Course Fees
₹3,37,681/Year
Annual Fee
1 year
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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