Overview

About this Degree

The curriculum lies at the intersection of these fields—what some have called “writing studies”—but flexes to allow students to pursue a focus that suits their individual interests. The Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication program at Iowa State University strongly suits students who are interested in careers in industry as web designers, technical editors, grant writers, or social media specialists. But it also suits well those who want to teach writing at a community college.

In addition, the RCPC degree provides a strong foundation for a doctoral degree. All students graduate as teacher-scholars who not only understand theory but who can also apply it.

What are RCPC alumni doing now?

RCPC alumni have gone on to a variety of careers in communication, such as these:

Online Marketing and Analytics Manager, Emerson Automation Solutions
Front End Developer, Garmin International
Supervisor of Instructional Design, Allina Health
Senior Group Manager, National Instruments
Lead Technical Writer, Transamerica
Training and Instructional Designer, Viasat Inc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Multimodal Composition
Research in Rhetoric, Composition, and Communication
Composition Theory
Teaching Communication
User Experience Architecture and Testing for Communication
Communication Theory
Content Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Creative Writing Literature View 356 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scanned official academic transcripts and degree statements
Nonnative speakers of English must submit an audio or video file demonstrating competence in spoken English

Nonnative speakers of English submit English proficiency examination scores (if applicable)

Three letters of recommendation

Curriculum vitae

Statement of purpose and personal goals

Writing sample(s)

Application for Teaching Assistantship in the Department of English
Program-specific requirements and instructions

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32497 USD / year

≈ 32497 USD / year
Out-of-State

30577 USD / year

≈ 30577 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12967 USD / year

≈ 12967 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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