Doctor of Philosophy in English - Rhetoric and Composition

Ball State University

Gain a broad understanding of rhetorical and writing studies: histories, pedagogies, research strategies, technologies, and administration.As a student in our doctorate of philosophy in English (rhetoric and composition) program, you’ll investigate the influences of digital and multimodal writing alongside rhetorical history, research methodologies, and composition pedagogies. Additionally, graduate coursework in Writing Program and Writing Center administration prepares students for future faculty administrative appointments.Our flexible program encourages you to combine studies in rhetoric and composition with courses in other fields, both within the Department of English and outside of it, giving you wide-ranging knowledge and skills.The PhD in rhetoric and composition is a 90-credit-hour program that includes 39 to 45 hours of core courses, a series of electives or transferred credits from a master’s degree, and 16 hours for a doctor’s dissertation.