Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University

About

JMU's Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication major occupies rarefied air.

The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication is a community of exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, talented students and energetic alumni in one of the only stand-alone programs in the U.S. dedicated to writing across a variety of modes and genres.

WRTC offers an expansive curriculum and a wide variety of opportunities for hands-on learning. Students learn the kinds of research, analytical and technical skills that allow them to become successful professional communicators as well as competitive candidates for a wide variety of graduate programs. Our faculty is comprised of practitioners and scholars from fields including rhetoric and writing, scientific and technical communication, creative nonfiction, professional communication, digital media, feminist studies, rhetoric of health and medicine and science studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In the Jordanian system: a minimum average of 70 on the 100 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. If your high school uses a different grading scale, please contact us.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may still be considered for admission. Please contact us to explain your situation.

Career

ºEditor
ºWriter
ºJournalism
ºPublisher

Editorial Intern at Crain Communications
Content & PR Intern at Kao
Fall Intern, Video Production - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Fall Editorial Intern at Foreign Policy
College Intern - Innovation & Performance Cybersecurity at City of Pittsburgh
Magazine – Picture This Post Washington D.C. Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Seattle Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post San Diego Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Sacramento Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Research Triangle Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Portland Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Phoenix Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Philadelphia Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post New Orleans Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Nashville Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Minneapolis St Paul Content Curator - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Miami/South Florida Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Magazine – Picture This Post Los Angeles/Orange Co. Calendar Manager - INTERNSHIP Summer 2023 at Picture This Post
Korean Journalism Intern at Tokyo Journal International

Writing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Grant Writing Intern at Prolific Pillars
Real Estate Description Writer Internship (Academic Credit) - Remote position at New York Habitat
Social Media/ Marketing/ PR Interns - Fall 2023 at The Vow Whisperer
Growth Marketing Intern at Brand Knew
Fall Editorial Intern at Foreign Policy
Real Estate Description Writer Internship (Academic Credit) - Remote position at New York Habitat
Real Estate Description Writer Internship (Academic Credit) - Remote position at New York Habitat
Experience Design Intern at Acoustic
UX Writer Intern at Acoustic
Blog Writer Intern Fall 23 at Project Chimps
Magazine –Managing Editor - Picture This Post Culture Magazine Internship- Summer, 2023 at Picture This Post
Social Media Marketing Intern at Mission Matters
Editorial Intern at Mission Matters
Writer/Journalist Internship (UNPAID) at Borgen Project
Sports Writer Intern at Sports Radio America
Marketing & Customer Success Intern at Jelloow
Writing/Editing Intern at Delaware State Parks Internship Program
Grant Writer at Be's Professional Services,LLC

Content Creator at Buddi
TORQ Learn Social Media Intern at TORQ Sports
Research Internships – Online/Onsite at Rumi Forum
Marketing and Communications Internships – Onsite at Rumi Forum
Finance Internship at Markham Group
Public Relations Intern at Essential Broadcast Media
2023 Intern, Client Accounting, St. Louis at Cushman & Wakefield
Communications Intern at Corn Refiners Association
Editorial Intern at Crain Communications
Content & PR Intern at Kao
Fall 2023- Benefits Intern - 90361166 at Amtrak
Writing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Police Student Intern - Spring Semester at Roseville Police Department
HHS HIV Policy Research Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Corporate Tax Intern at Schreiber Foods
Fall 2023- Communications Intern- 90290134 - Washington at Amtrak
2023 Macmillan Learning Externships at Macmillan
Social Media/ Marketing/ PR Interns - Fall 2023 at The Vow Whisperer
USFS Historical Research Opportunity Into Early Documentation of Crayfish in Montana at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

TORQ Learn Social Media Intern at TORQ Sports
Video Production Intern at Group 22
DEI Intern (@ Employment Resources, Inc.) at Jobs That Help
Fall 2023 Internships in Communications at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Marketing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Machine Learning Fall 2023 Internship at Idaho National Laboratory
Community Engagement Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Editorial Intern at Crain Communications
Writing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Digital Marketing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Social Media Marketing Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Intern, Opera Artistic Administration (Fall 2023) at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Fall Intern, Podcast Producer - Earwolf - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Fall Intern, Video Production - Part-Time at SiriusXM
2023 Macmillan Learning Externships at Macmillan
USFS Historical Research Opportunity Into Early Documentation of Crayfish in Montana at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Fall Editorial Intern at Foreign Policy
Fall 2023 Save Ancient Studies Alliance Intern at Save Ancient Studies Alliance
USFS Fellowship on Wildland Fire Emissions and Air Quality Modeling at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,054

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

There are two freshman application options to choose from and you only need to submit one. We have no preference between the two application platforms.

We recommend selecting the option that best complements your college search and application process. If you're unsure which to select

Transfer applicants use the ApplyWeb Application. Due to technical difficulties JMU does not accept the Common App for transfer appplicants.

Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

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