Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Rhetoric, Writing and Culture in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Rhetoric, Writing and Culture welcomes graduates from accredited universities and colleges. This distinctive Ph.D. program equips students with valuable professional and technical communication skills. Combining rhetorical, textual, and cultural studies, this cutting-edge program addresses a growing field where job opportunities far exceed the annual number of new doctoral graduates. North Dakota State University alumni can explore diverse career paths including:
university or college faculty positions,
corporate roles as training specialists, UX professionals, and human-computer interaction experts,
technical writing and editing positions in R&D firms, technology companies, non-profits, or government institutions.
The doctoral curriculum mandates 90 post-baccalaureate credits, with at least 60 graduate credits completed after earning a Master of Arts degree at NDSU.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted with full status to the program, the applicant must fulfill all of the requirements set out below.
In most cases, applicants are expected to have completed a Master of Arts or Science, but exceptional candidates may be admitted directly out of the bachelor's degree
Have completed a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, or Master of Science from an accredited educational institution.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5.
Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet all requirements for admission or have deficiencies in prerequisite course work, but demonstrate potential for graduate study. Such students may be required to take additional courses to address deficiencies.
In addition to the Graduate School required materials, applications must include:
an academic writing sample, not to exceed 20 pages, that reflects the student's academic or professional interests and that demonstrates the student's critical and analytical abilities
A statement of purpose that includes the following:
coursework you plan to complete in the program
faculty members with whom you wish to study
research you plan to pursue
a sense of what you hope to do once you have completed a doctoral degree in English
how your education and/or life experience have prepared you for graduate work
official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions
a letter stating your interest in and qualifications for a teaching assistantship.
TOEFL ibt 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 125 TOEFL Paper Total -600
In most cases, applicants are expected to have completed a Master of Arts or Science, but exceptional candidates may be admitted directly out of the bachelor's degree
Have completed a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, or Master of Science from an accredited educational institution.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5.
Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet all requirements for admission or have deficiencies in prerequisite course work, but demonstrate potential for graduate study. Such students may be required to take additional courses to address deficiencies.
In addition to the Graduate School required materials, applications must include:
an academic writing sample, not to exceed 20 pages, that reflects the student's academic or professional interests and that demonstrates the student's critical and analytical abilities
A statement of purpose that includes the following:
coursework you plan to complete in the program
faculty members with whom you wish to study
research you plan to pursue
a sense of what you hope to do once you have completed a doctoral degree in English
how your education and/or life experience have prepared you for graduate work
official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions
a letter stating your interest in and qualifications for a teaching assistantship.
TOEFL ibt 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 125 TOEFL Paper Total -600
Tuition
USD
13,274