Las Cruces,
NM,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Rhetoric and Professional Communication in Las Cruces United States | New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University
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Las Cruces United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,023
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Rhetoric and Professional Communication (RPC) program's faculty embrace diverse approaches to research, teaching, and professional work. Collaboration and integration are central to our philosophy. We foster critical examinations that transcend conventional boundaries separating theory from application, creation from interpretation, and innovation from analysis. Our emphasis on context-driven exploration navigates cultural, technological, academic, and textual limitations to envision and achieve innovative solutions. Our graduate curriculum evolves continuously to reflect disciplinary advancements. The program structure establishes a theoretical grounding in essential areas (Composition, Rhetoric, Critical/Cultural Studies, and Technical/Professional Communication) via mandatory core classes, while allowing students to explore personal academic passions through various specialized electives. Instructors consistently introduce new courses aligned with their scholarly focus and student requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Statement of purpose
This letter of application should address your goals for your graduate studies and describe your personal, academic, and professional interests and experience. This statement should also indicate how our program is appropriate for your research/creative interests and career goals.
Writing sample (work whose authorship is either shared or unspecified should be accompanied by a brief statement clarifying your role in the project)
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication- Please submit samples of writing that include academic work that reflects strong research potential. Samples may also include work done as a professional communicator, such as grant proposals, research reports, manuals, program evaluations, or brochures.
Three letters of recommendation
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication: Three letters of recommendation are required from professors, employers, or others qualified to evaluate potential for graduate work, along with a completed recommendation form. If applying for a graduate teaching assistantship, these letters should also address experience or potential as a teacher.
The NMSU Graduate School sets as a basic entry-level requirement for the doctorate the holding of a bachelor's degree and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Students who do not hold a master's degree may apply in their senior undergraduate year. Students who already possess the master's/specialist degree should hold it in a closely related field, such as special education, educational diagnostics, school counseling, general counseling, or school psychology.
IELTS - overall 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 79
TOEFL PBT - 550
This letter of application should address your goals for your graduate studies and describe your personal, academic, and professional interests and experience. This statement should also indicate how our program is appropriate for your research/creative interests and career goals.
Writing sample (work whose authorship is either shared or unspecified should be accompanied by a brief statement clarifying your role in the project)
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication- Please submit samples of writing that include academic work that reflects strong research potential. Samples may also include work done as a professional communicator, such as grant proposals, research reports, manuals, program evaluations, or brochures.
Three letters of recommendation
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication: Three letters of recommendation are required from professors, employers, or others qualified to evaluate potential for graduate work, along with a completed recommendation form. If applying for a graduate teaching assistantship, these letters should also address experience or potential as a teacher.
The NMSU Graduate School sets as a basic entry-level requirement for the doctorate the holding of a bachelor's degree and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Students who do not hold a master's degree may apply in their senior undergraduate year. Students who already possess the master's/specialist degree should hold it in a closely related field, such as special education, educational diagnostics, school counseling, general counseling, or school psychology.
IELTS - overall 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 79
TOEFL PBT - 550
Tuition
USD
18,023