Overview

They have been selected as Carson Scholars, Crossroads Collaborative Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, and Scholars for the Dream. Our graduate students are often recognized for their teaching and have received a range of teaching and research awards including the 1885 Dissertation Fellowship Award, the Centennial Achievement Award, the Marshall Foundation Fellowship, and the Patrick Dissertation Award. RCTE dissertation projects are broadly engaged and interested in social change and justice.

Key Features

The Rhetoric, Composition and Teaching of English program from The University of Arizona retains a remarkable job placement rate with around 97% of our students who do national searches placed in tenure-track positions. Our graduates have been hired at universities around the country such as the University of Utah, Arizona State University, the University of South Carolina, the University of Hawaii, California State University, and the University of California, Irvine. Some of our graduates have accepted leadership positions in community colleges such as Oakland Community College and Bay Mills Tribal Community College, while others select employment in the not-for profit, private, or government sectors, including national research labs and think tanks.

RCTE is connected to over twenty schools, departments, research and outreach centers on our campus, and we are broadly involved in collaborations with diverse community and education groups. RCTE has established a multitude of opportunities for graduate students to work with other outstanding graduate programs on our campus, including American Indian Studies, Mexican American Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the School of Information. Our students also have access to our department’s programs in English Applied Linguistics, Literature, and Creative Writing, as well as to exciting opportunities in the Institute of the Environment and the Institute for LGBT Studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Rhetoric and Composition

Preceptorship

Qualifying Portfolio Workshop

Rhetorical Theories

Theory and Practice of Composition

Preceptorship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Include a statement of purpose describing why you are interested in getting an advanced degree in RCTE at the University of Arizona.
You'll need three letters of recommendation.
Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending.
Include a curriculum vita or equivalent outlining your education, scholarship, employment, and academic achievements.
Writing Sample - Preferably a paper in Rhetoric and Composition.
The GRE exam is not required for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tucson

Funding

Scholarships Information

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