Overview

Rhetoric and Writing from University of Findlay is a two-year (36 credit hour) face-to-face program that can be completed sooner if you choose to enroll in summer classes. Our program offers students the flexibility to take classes full or part-time and applications to our program are accepted year-round. So, you can enroll and begin taking classes in the fall, spring, or summer.

The courses that you will take to complete 36 hours include eight core classes, two elective classes, and two thesis capstone classes that culminate in the successful defense of either a traditional print or a webtext thesis project.

The program is more affordable than most state-schools at $535 per credit hour. The total cost of tuition for MARW program is $19,260. Graduate assistantship funding is available for teaching, research, and administrative duties and all MARW students who applied for positions received them.

All MARW students applying before May 1 each year are eligible for assistantship funding to teach College Writing I or II, Introduction to Technical Writing, Introduction to Speech, or Introduction to Digital Media. MARW students can also apply to tutor students in the Graduate Writing Center.

Careers

If you are looking for a program that will help you enhance your writing skills, you have a bachelor's degree, and you meet the admissions requirements, then the Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing Program is a good fit for you. Our program is designed to help students excel in a variety of career paths including:

College Writing and Communication Instruction

Social Media Management

Editing and Publishing

Technical Writing

Corporate Training

Grant Writing

Digital Humanities

Public Relations

Speech Writing

Copy Writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Theory and Pedagogy

Digital Media and Composition

Language and Writing

Writing for Alternative Academic Careers

Classical Rhetorical Theory

Contemporary Rhetorical Theory

Digital Writing Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Findlay, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 854 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate applicants to the University of Findlay are students who have completed the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree at either a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country.

When applying for admission, please select the application that is linked to the graduate program AND entry point you wish to start classes at the University of Findlay.

The English Test Score requirements can be waived if the student can demonstrate English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year
Out-of-State

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year

Living costs

Findlay

United States

1066 - 1759 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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Scholarships Information

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