English - Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies

Overview

You will learn to analyze documents and produce relevant and practical projects geared towards your career goals. In this program, you will be part of a collaborative and engaging community of students and teachers dedicated to your success.

The English - Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies program of the Northern Arizona University provides quality learning opportunities for students who wish to teach writing or who teach in K-12, college, or specialized settings; who are interested in language, literacy, and learning in contemporary society; and who intend to focus on educational, community or workplace literacy programs. Faculty teaching in the are committed to student inquiry, problem-focused discussions, and project-based learning. Students follow a clearly articulated plan that provides for structure within a flexible framework, and that provides the skills necessary for succeeding in competitive work environments.

Employment after graduation

Students completing our program find employment and career advancement opportunities in a variety of areas:

• teaching writing/composition at the high school and college level

• social media/digital content writing, content production, and marketing

• grant and science writing

• editing and technical writing

• freelance writing