Ph.D. Programs in Composition & Rhetoric

Kent State University

• The Ph.D. program in rhetoric and composition at Kent State University encourages students to explore issues of writing within a broader context of contemporary culture. The primary goals of the program are to prepare students to improve their communities and to carry out original research to effect those changes. A number of financial aid resources are available as well.

  Kent State University
  Satterfield Hall 113B
  Kent, Ohio 44242
  330-672-1741
  kent.edu

University of Louisville

• The Ph.D. program in rhetoric and composition at the University of Louisville prepares students for careers in colleges, universities and business. The coursework in the program focuses on a number of key areas, including the teaching of writing, the history of rhetoric and connections between literature, rhetoric and composition. The program also hosts a prestigious international conference, and has visiting faculty in the years between the conferences, allowing students a number of unique learning opportunities. A number of assistantships and fellowships are also available.

  University of Louisville
  Department of English
  315 Bingham Humanities
  2211 South Brook Street
  Louisville, KY 40292
  502-852-6801
  louisville.edu

Purdue University

• The Ph.D. program in rhetoric and composition at Purdue University was formed in 1980. Graduates hold positions as writing teachers and graduate program faculty, and work in a number of other professions. The curriculum requires five core courses, a secondary program focus and a linguistics seminar. Core classes include introduction to composition theory and issues in modern contemporary studies. They also offer a number of teaching assistantships.

  Purdue University
  Department of English
  500 Oval Drive
  West Lafayette, IN 47907
  765-494-3740
  purdue.edu

Miami University

• Miami University's doctoral program in rhetoric and composition combines renowned faculty with small class sizes, which allows students to work closely with faculty. The school is dedicated to providing students with the resources necessary to become effective teachers in the discipline. Students in the program are also able to partake in a number of teaching opportunities within the department. A number of financial aid options are also available.

  Miami University
  English Department
  356 Bachelor Hall
  Oxford, OH 45056
  513-529-5221
  muohio.edu