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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Writing Studies [M.A.]
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Revised Program [Fall 2020]
This program prepares students for careers in professional writing, editing, and publishing, or the teaching of writing at the elementary, secondary or community college levels. It also provides thorough preparation for Ph.D. studies in rhetoric and composition.
Applicants may combine academic and professional experience in support of their application.
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Program Admission
 Applicants must submit the following:
- A completed graduate school application
- A personal statement (we recommend that these statements be 1 to 2 pages in length)
- Official transcripts from ALL prior colleges and universities (note: If you attended EMU, you do not need to request your EMU transcript)
International Transcripts - Students with non-U.S. post-secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their international transcripts from one of four approved evaluation services for a detailed, course-by-course report. Applicants should allow 2-6 weeks for the completed evaluation. Please visit International Admissions for additional information.
- An academic writing sample (preferably something related to your intended concentration in either the Teaching of Writing or Professional Communication)
- Two letters of recommendation
Advisor Information
Chalice Randazzo, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, 612 Pray-Harrold, 734.487.4220, crandaz1@emich.edu
Degree Requirements: 30-32 hours
Concentration: 12-14 hours
Choose one of the following concentrations.
Teaching and Writing Concentration: 12-14 hours
Professional Writing Concentration: 12 hours
Thesis or Writing Project: 3 hours
Elective Courses: 6 hours
Students may use any graduate-level course to satisfy this requirement.
Students typically select from among courses in writing, linguistics, literature, reading, teaching English as a second language, communication theory, computer science, measurement and evaluation, psychology, statistics.
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