Overview

Technical writing focuses on the analysis, production and research of clear and effective written, oral and visual communication.

Management professionals state that the top need for organizations is professionals with communication skills. Organizations ranging from engineering and technical operations to human services are looking for people who can communicate effectively.

Students who study in English - Rhetoric and Technical Writing program at Appalachian State University go on to a broad range of careers in communications and information design (examples include public relations and marketing, editing, news writing and multimedia journalism, internal and corporate communications, grant and public policy writing, social media strategy), including related fields where expertise in rhetoric, argument and plain language are valued — such as law, medicine and nonprofit advocacy.

Career prospect

Author
Biographer
Book Reviewer
Columnist
Communications Coordinator
Content Creator
Copy Editor
Copywriter
Correspondent
Creative Director
Critic
Editor
English Instructor
ESL Teacher
Fundraiser

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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British Literature since 1789
Rhetoric
African-American Literature
Ethnic-American Literature
Global Anglophone Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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App State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply anytime and receive your admission decision in just 2-4 weeks.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Out-of-State

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

Career prospect

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boone

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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