Deepen your knowledge of the foundations of rhetorical theory and pursue your interests in fields such as rhetoric, discourse analysis, semiotics, multimedia design and critique, composition pedagogy, and professional writing with the Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication Design Co-op program.
Choose between three streams of study to suit your needs and interests. With the thesis option you’ll complete coursework and conduct original research leading to a master’s thesis publication roughly 80-100 pages in length. With the master’s research paper option, you’ll complete coursework and conduct original research leading to a research paper roughly 40-50 pages in length. The coursework option focuses entirely on courses. With all the options, you’ll also complete two paid co-op terms, giving you real-world hands-on experience for a competitive edge.
You’ll be prepared to pursue further study at the PhD level, or to pursue a career in publishing, private industry, government, educational organizations, non-governmental organizations, or in your own business.