Master's Programs in the Midwest

[sl2860a]

Hi,

 

I am a rising senior studying International Relations and Literature in Washington, DC. My career goal is to teach writing (introductory composition) at a community college or a small liberal arts college. I am looking at Master's degrees in the Midwest (I am from Minnesota), and the top contenders are DePaul's Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse program; Iowa State's Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication program; and Illinois State University's Writing program. What do you all think about these programs?

tl;dr I'm looking for a rigorous Master's program in the Midwest that allows me to take pedagogy courses and gain experience teaching. Funding wouldn't hurt either. 

 

Thanks,

Sara

[ProfLorax]

I don't know anything about the programs you mention, but you might consider adding Purdue and Miami to your list. They both have MA programs in rhet/comp, and I believe they both offer opportunities for funding incoming MA students. Oh! And they are in the midwest. 

 

http://www.digitalparlor.org/rhetcomp/curriculum.html

 

http://www.units.muohio.edu/comprhet/Curriculum/MA.html

 

And I'm not too sure about funding for IUP, but they do have an MA program that fits the rest of your criteria!

 

http://www.iup.edu/english/mateachingenglish/default.aspx

[somethinbruin]

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