PhD in English - Rhetoric and Composition in Kent United States | Kent State University

The English Ph.D. program, specializing in Rhetoric and Composition, focuses on how literacy practices influence individuals across academic, professional, and societal contexts. The curriculum highlights rigorous, data-driven research methodologies, equipping students to examine literacy, rhetorical strategies, and social interactions. Through faculty collaborations, leadership roles, and community engagement, students gain the skills to thrive in the field. Alumni make significant contributions to academic institutions and broader society.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing this program, graduates will be able to:

Acquire expertise in rhetoric and composition, understanding its applications across various settings and its cultural significance.
Formulate research inquiries, create suitable study frameworks, and conduct investigations ethically.
Engage with scholarly networks of researchers and educators both locally and globally.
Advance the discipline through original contributions to rhetoric and composition studies.