Overview

Earn the credentials needed to advance in your teaching career or apply to doctoral programs.

Key Features

Towards the end of your program, you will have the option to choose to complete your master's degree in rhetoric and composition with a master's thesis or master's portfolio.

The thesis is recommended for students who intend to continue to doctoral study and the portfolio is recommended for working teachers or those who intend to pursue employment after graduation.

The Rhetoric and Composition degree from Shawnee State University gives you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your pedagogy and deliver high-quality, college-level writing instruction.

You can complete the program in less than two years, with the flexibility to take courses part-time or full-time as your schedule allows.

Career Outcomes

The online master's degree in rhetoric and composition is designed for teachers interested in teaching English or writing at the high school, community college, and university levels. The program also qualifies graduates to teach courses for Ohio's College Credit Plus programs.

College Writing Instructor

High School Teacher

Writing Center Director

Postsecondary Writing Program Administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Studies in Composition and Rhetoric

Composition Pedagogy

Writing Assessment Theory and Practice

History of Rhetoric

History and Theory of Composition

Research Methods in Composition and Rhetoric

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Before applying for this program, you must have:

A personal statement explaining how this program fits into your professional and personal goals. In your statement, tell us about how you think you will benefit from this program, and tell us about the skills, knowledge, and experience you will bring to the program.

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your skills, knowledge, professionalism, and/or relevant experiences.

Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.

A completed online application.

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

8919 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8919 USD / year

≈ 8919 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8278 USD / year

≈ 8278 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Rhetoric and Composition.

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Academic requirements

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