9 Rhetoric Bachelors Degree Programs

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, the rhetoric of health and medicine, and science studies.

Using print and digital technologies to create, design, and produce texts now requires new ways of thinking about writing as a concept and practice. As an interdisciplinary examination and application of rhetoric and writing technologies, the Major in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies prepares students to read, analyze, and compose across academic, workplace, and public spheres. Interactive courses improve reading, critical thinking, argumentation, narrative, and problem-solving abilities as students evaluate the implications of print, digital, and social media compositions in both local and global contexts. With these skills, students can navigate known, new, and emerging writing situations and media; they learn how to be flexible composers who can apply rhetorical strategies and digital skills to their current environments, as well as adapt emerging technologies to new contexts.

The Rhetoric and Writing Studies—BA program offers students a comprehensive education in analyzing, composing, and evaluating texts across various genres and mediums. The curriculum emphasizes develop...

The Rhetoric and Writing Studies program offers students a comprehensive education in effective communication, critical thinking, and the analysis of texts within a liberal arts framework. It emphasiz...

The BA in Rhetoric and Writing Concentration is designed to develop strong communication skills through the study of writing, language, and rhetoric. Students learn to analyze texts, craft clear and p...

The Bachelor's program in Technical Communication and Rhetoric offers students a comprehensive education designed to develop their skills in crafting clear, effective, and audience-centered communicat...

The Bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis on Rhetoric and Writing provides students with a comprehensive understanding of written communication, critical thinking, and effective argumentation....

The Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric, Writing, and Speech Communication is designed to help students develop strong skills in effective communication. The program emphasizes understanding how language inf...

Become an experienced public speaker through your coursework by developing and delivering speeches, analyzing arguments from a variety of oral and written sources, developing and employing critical tools, and engaging in research and discussion that centers on communication and persuasion as central to business, politics, and culture.