Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, M.A.

at James Madison University

Modules:
 

• Critical Questions and Conversations
• Professional Editing
• Research Methods
• Thesis
• Organizational Communication

• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
• Three letters of recommendation from people who are qualified based on direct experience with the student to comment on the applicant’s academic preparation and professional experience.
• A research statement that explains how the graduate program relates to the applicant’s prior experience, how specific faculty research agendas speak to the applicant’s own interests and how the program fits into his or her long-term professional or academic goals.
• 20-30 pages (or the equivalent) of academic and/or professional work samples (essays, reports, proposals, websites, visual campaigns, etc.) comprised of one or more documents.

The cost of studying at James Madison University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

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