El Paso,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English Rhetoric and Composition in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Rhetoric and Composition PhD program equips graduates for professional roles as writing experts across academia, corporate sectors, and government institutions. Within higher education, scholars investigate theories surrounding writing development, application, and teaching methodologies. Outside academia, they leverage advanced research, analytical, and writing capabilities to improve organizational communication. The curriculum emphasizes digital rhetorics, cultural studies, and community involvement.
Applicants may join the program with either an undergraduate English degree or a graduate degree in Rhetoric and Composition or similar disciplines. The program requires 45-51 post-master's credit hours, encompassing foundational studies in rhetorical traditions, composition research, digital and cultural rhetorics, along with specialized coursework in technical communication, cultural analysis, and literacy studies. Students complete a community literacy internship and produce an in-depth research dissertation. The program encourages interdisciplinary exploration through elective courses in Literature, Communications, Language Studies, and Education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, all applicants to the PhD program must meet the minimum requirements for admission described in this catalog. Students (including UTEP graduates) will be required to submit:
Official transcripts of all previous academic work.
Letters of recommendation from at least three faculty members and/or members of the professional community with whom they have worked.
A description of their educational objectives.
A description of their theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching writing.
Two writing samples: a research paper and another of their choice, such as a digital project.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Official transcripts of all previous academic work.
Letters of recommendation from at least three faculty members and/or members of the professional community with whom they have worked.
A description of their educational objectives.
A description of their theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching writing.
Two writing samples: a research paper and another of their choice, such as a digital project.
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,572