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 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 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

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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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22060 USD / year

≈ 22060 USD / year
Out-of-State

21008 USD / year

≈ 21008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6456 USD / year

≈ 6456 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar City

United States

870 - 1505 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Cedar City

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