MA in Critical Studies in Literacy and Pedagogy in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University

The CSLP program offers students opportunities to examine rhetoric, writing, and literacy while applying their learning across academic and community contexts. This MA curriculum investigates multimodal composition, diverse teaching approaches, and research methodologies while equipping graduates for careers in various educational environments.
This degree serves two main groups: 1) those pursuing advanced study in Rhetoric and Writing, and 2) professionals seeking teaching positions or literacy-focused roles in community organizations, including two-year colleges. The program aims to develop educators and scholars specializing in composition, rhetoric, or community literacy. It focuses on language and literacy instruction across different formats (print, digital, visual) and settings, alongside related research. A key program focus involves critically analyzing diversity's influence on rhetoric and writing instruction, inclusive classroom practices, language's societal role, and the cultural politics of literacy.