The Composition and Cultural Rhetoric Doctoral Program emphasizes research on the dynamic interaction of rhetoric and writing in a variety of cultural and historical contexts. As the first independent writing program in the country to offer a doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition studies, and with doctoral education as our sole focus, the CCR program offers a unique environment with a highly favorable faculty to student ratio. Our research and teaching centers entirely around writing and rhetoric, with faculty and students whose interests span a broad range of contemporary and historical specializations, including: American Ethnic Rhetorics Authorship Studies Composition Studies and Pedagogies Digital Rhetorics, Pedagogies, and Technical Communication New Literacies Rhetoric: Histories, Theories, and Pedagogies Studies of Gender and Sexuality Transnational Rhetorics and Globalization
Which department am I in?
College of Arts and Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(8 Semesters)
Tuition fees
$36,270.00 (30,60,243)
per year
Health insurance - $2,664
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Syracuse Campus
900 South Crouse Ave.,
Syracuse,
New York,
13244, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants should have satisfactorily completed a Master's degree in a language-related or cognate discipline (counted as 30 credits) and should demonstrate a strong commitment and talent in rhetoric and composition or related fields. In making decisions about admissions, the program considers an applicant's scholarly interests, writing ability, career plans, scholarly record, and letters of recommendation. Prior teaching experience or practice in communication fields is desirable.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.