Overview

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for editors and writers will keep pace with other professions over the next several years, while demand for certain specialties, such as technical writing, will increase 10% faster than the average for all occupations from 2014-2024. Further, the mandatory composition course requirement of most colleges and universities nationwide ensures the continued demand for qualified faculty in composition and rhetoric. As part of the program at Nova Southeastern University, students have the opportunity to contribute to Digressions, the student-run literary magazine.

Key facts:

M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media graduates:

Teach rhetoric, composition, and related courses at universities, colleges, tech schools, and high schools
Work as professional writers and editors
Work in web design and development
Work for professional organizations, such as the National Council of Teachers of English and the College Board
Work as researchers and technical writers for private sector, non-profit, and/or political organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Teaching Writing

Studies in Multimodality and Digital Media

Theories of Composition
Writing Center Praxis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-17 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Creative Writing Journalism Digital Media View 91 other Masters in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
Non refundable application fee of US $50
Transcripts from all previously attended higher education institutions including degree conferral
Personal statement of approximately 500 words, detailing the ways in which the program may help the applicant achieve his or her goals
An academic writing sample (it can be an academic paper, submitted journal writing, or a piece of professional writing)
For non-native English speakers and graduates of foreign institutions (where English is not the primary language of instruction): Demonstrate English-language proficiency by submitting documentation of one of the following
Two recommendation letters
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred

Tuition Fee

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International

25290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 843 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

25290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 843 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

25290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 843 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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