Overview

Southern Utah University's English - Rhetoric and Writing prepares students for a variety of careers in publishing, technical/professional communication, and teaching college-level composition.

Key facts

Identify, describe, and compare the rhetorical features of a variety of genres across different historical periods and cultures.
Produce effective communication in a variety of genres for a variety of audiences; articulate arguments and interpretations through presentations, academic essays, and professional/technical documents.
Conduct scholarly research.
Apply a range of theories and critical perspectives through diverse scholarly methods and methodologies.
Strategically, responsibly, and effectively employ appropriate communication technologies with rhetorical awareness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing in Professional Contexts
Methods of Teaching Writing
Grant and Technical Writing
History and Theory of Rhetoric
Special Topics in Rhetoric and Writing
Literature Senior Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline - Application materials may be submitted at any time before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar City, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 586 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application - pay required $60 application fee (U.S. currency only), $35 for returning students

English Proficiency - Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first language is not English

Transcripts - Official transcripts (record of courses taken and grades received) from each high school, college, and university attended must be submitted

Passport - Please provide a copy of the photo page of your passport

Finances - International students are required to demonstrate that funds are available for the first year of study

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Tuition Fee

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International

21446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10723 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

20416 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10208 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

6186 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3093 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Cedar City

870 - 1505 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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