Rhetoric and Composition M.A.
M.A. in Rhetoric & Composition
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- College English Instructor
- Dual Credit High School English Teacher
- Editor
- Journalist
- Fund Development Director
- Communications Manager
- Director of Grant Writing
- Campaign Manager
- Development Coordinator
- Legislative Analyst
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- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Rhetoric Society of America (RSA)
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- National Communication Association
- National Writing Project
- Council of Writing Program Administrators
- International Writing Centers Association
- Texas Associations of Nonprofit Organizations
- Grant Professionals Association
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What is Rhetoric & Composition (MARC)?
The MARC degree prepares graduates for careers in the teaching of writing, persuasive writing, and serves as a first step to an academic career in rhetoric, composition, and/or English Studies. MARC is the only program in Texas specifically designed to emphasize training in multicultural composition instruction and rhetoric. Courses are offered include:
- Composition theory
- Writing assessment
- Rhetorical theory and history
- Teaching writing to ESL students
- Literature