The BA program in English with a concentration in writing, rhetorics and literacies teaches students strategies for inquiry.
Students explore the ways in which communication creates knowledge and action. Students study how communication is constructed, circulated, reacted to and repurposed through time and place. Through differing tools of inquiry, students investigate the history, theories and methods of inquiry as well as pragmatic and social actions of rhetoric, writing and literacies.
In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements. https://thecollege.asu.edu/concurrent-and-second-baccalaureate-degrees
Degree Offered
English (Writing, Rhetorics and Literacies) (BA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, The College of
Location
Tempe
Major Map
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Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.Freshman
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Financial Aid
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of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
Career opportunities are vast for this concentration: in business, private companies, government, nonprofit organizations and anywhere where critical inquiry, innovative thinking, communication, decision-making, future studies and collaboration are valued and needed. This program also prepares students for further education in teaching, law and other professional programs.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Writers and Authors | -2.3% | $67,120 |
| Editors | -7.3% | $63,400 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 2.1% | $69,000 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | -2.3% | $67,120 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3.8% | $62,870 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 7.2% | $62,810 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 17% | $69,600 |
| Technical Writers | 7.4% | $74,650 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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