Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in English - Rhetoric and Composition in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Florida State University provides both an M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition and a Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition. Our graduate curriculum centers on rhetorical and social practices alongside composition theories, with special attention to how texts, technologies, language, and literacy interconnect. The program establishes a comprehensive base through core courses in Rhetoric, Composition, and Research Methodologies. We embrace diversity in its fullest sense—encompassing race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, language, (dis)ability, social class, and other social dimensions—which is reflected in our courses, research, professional growth, mentorship, and admissions. Numerous faculty and students within our program bring expertise and commitment to Writing Program Administration (WPA), covering areas like college composition, writing centers, digital studios, writing majors, and graduate programs. Graduate students acquire hands-on professional training and guidance through WPA roles, supported by dedicated coursework and faculty-student collaborations in WPA scholarship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
Statement of Purpose
R'sum/Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample (see specifics below)
Three recommendation letters
Unofficial Transcripts (from every university attended)
Official transcripts must be supplied if admitted
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
International applicants must also take the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) and should score at least 26+ on the TOEFL iBT Speaking section. Applicants with a score lower than 26+, or who dont have TOEFL scores, will be required to take the SPEAK test during their first term of enrollment.
Statement of Purpose
a short essay describing the applicant's academic and professional experience and goals (500-750 words will likely suffice, maximum is 1,000)
Students applying for the MFA or PhD in Creative Writing should specify intended genre (poetry, fiction, non-fiction) within their statement of purpose
R'sum/Curriculum Vita
Writing Sample
Applicants to the Literature, Media, and Culture program or Rhetoric and Composition program should submit a critical essay.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program/Poetry should submit up to 10 poems.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program/Fiction should submit a short story or two and/or a novel excerpt. No strict page limitbut generally, 20-40 pages will suffice, dont sweat it if youre a little under or over.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program/Nonfiction should submit one or two pieces and/or an excerpt from a book. No strict page limitbut generally, 20-40 pages will suffice, dont sweat it if youre a little under or over.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program are NOT required to submit a critical writing sample.
Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the application process and can be uploaded directly into the application portal. If admitted, official transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
At least three letters of recommendation through the electronic application
The online recommendation system connected to our application is the preferred method for recommenders to use.
If they will not be using this system, applicants should enter their information and select offline recommender.
Our application software is not designed to accept submissions from Interfolio.
Statement of Purpose
R'sum/Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample (see specifics below)
Three recommendation letters
Unofficial Transcripts (from every university attended)
Official transcripts must be supplied if admitted
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
International applicants must also take the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) and should score at least 26+ on the TOEFL iBT Speaking section. Applicants with a score lower than 26+, or who dont have TOEFL scores, will be required to take the SPEAK test during their first term of enrollment.
Statement of Purpose
a short essay describing the applicant's academic and professional experience and goals (500-750 words will likely suffice, maximum is 1,000)
Students applying for the MFA or PhD in Creative Writing should specify intended genre (poetry, fiction, non-fiction) within their statement of purpose
R'sum/Curriculum Vita
Writing Sample
Applicants to the Literature, Media, and Culture program or Rhetoric and Composition program should submit a critical essay.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program/Poetry should submit up to 10 poems.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program/Fiction should submit a short story or two and/or a novel excerpt. No strict page limitbut generally, 20-40 pages will suffice, dont sweat it if youre a little under or over.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program/Nonfiction should submit one or two pieces and/or an excerpt from a book. No strict page limitbut generally, 20-40 pages will suffice, dont sweat it if youre a little under or over.
Applicants to the Creative Writing program are NOT required to submit a critical writing sample.
Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the application process and can be uploaded directly into the application portal. If admitted, official transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
At least three letters of recommendation through the electronic application
The online recommendation system connected to our application is the preferred method for recommenders to use.
If they will not be using this system, applicants should enter their information and select offline recommender.
Our application software is not designed to accept submissions from Interfolio.
Tuition
USD
19,993