Why Study Rhetoric?

The outstanding interdisciplinary preparation in rhetoric and composition for which CMU is famous opens the door to

• continuing work in English and education more generally
• Ph.D. programs in Rhetoric and Composition across the country
• time and space for inquiry in a collaborative community of students and teachers 
  

CMU's collaborative and interdisciplinary atmosphere invites you to

• explore your interests in rhetorical and cultural studies, composition and teaching, research, technology, and intercultural communication
• expand your options as you chart a path of your own
  

Other doors

Looking for the door to academic teaching in rhetoric? See the Ph.D. in Rhetoric program.

Looking for the door to a career in Professional Writing? Please look over our Master of Arts in Professional Writing program as well.