Master's in English, Rhetoric and Composition

Georgia State University (GSU) is a dynamic and renowned public research university located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. With a history spanning over a century, GSU has evolved into a thriving educational hub that caters to a diverse student population. Committed to academic excellence, GSU offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, arts, sciences, education, and health-related fields. As a prominent urban institution, GSU prides itself on fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. The university's strategic location in Atlanta provides students with unique opportunities for internships, industry partnerships, and cultural experiences. GSU's distinguished faculty members, known for their research contributions and dedication to teaching, empower students to explore their passions and achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and social impact, Georgia State University continues to play a significant role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow and making a positive difference in the local and global communities it serves.

We offer the largest Rhetoric & Composition program in the Southeast, with eight specialized faculty members in rhetoric, composition, digital media and communication, writing center theories and pedagogies, and language studies. Within our distinctive curriculum, students can combine areas of interest across historical periods, current composition studies, rhetorical theory, visual and digital rhetoric, new and emerging media, advanced academic writing, language studies, writing center studies, writing program administration, and professional writing. No other university in Georgia offers these comprehensive graduate academic programs in rhetoric and composition. We provide internship opportunities for graduate students with our department publications, nonprofits, and other Atlanta-based organizations, and we offer mentoring and training in the teaching of writing and writing program leadership.