Overview

MARC is the only program in Texas specifically designed to emphasize training in multicultural composition instruction and rhetoric.

Key facts

Rhetoric and Composition from University of Houston Downtown offers courses in the evenings and during the summer to meet the needs of working students. MARC students also have opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience as teaching assistants.

Students in the program have the opportunity to learn from and work with nationally recognized faculty who have published research in well-recognized books and academic journals.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

Contemporary Composition Theory

Multicultural Composition Pedagogy

Teaching College Writing Practicum

History of Rhetoric

Stylistics and Editing

Studies in Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Experience and interest in the field
Proven academic ability
Demonstration of skills necessary to complete the program successfully
Ability to contribute to the fields of rhetoric and composition pedagogy upon completion of the program

Applicants to the program must meet the following criteria:

Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in prior undergraduate and graduate coursework. (Applicants who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement may be granted conditional admission when the combined strength of their application and supporting documents provides compelling evidence that they will be successful in the program).
Proficiency in English (if a graduate of a university in which English is not the native language) provided by an adequate TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 550 with section scores of 50 or higher.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15104 USD / year

≈ 15104 USD / year
Out-of-State

15104 USD / year

≈ 15104 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9184 USD / year

≈ 9184 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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