The M.A. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition allows students to pursue the study of writing and writing instruction, including: the theory and practice of writing and writing instruction the roles writing plays in public and private contexts the composing processes used by writers in varying contexts and for particular purposes the social, cultural, and historical forces shaping writing and writing instruction the impact of technology on writing and writing instruction Students pursuing the M.A. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition at Colorado State University can draw on a wide range of resources: a nationally recognized faculty with expertise in the history, practice, and theory of writing and writing instruction course offerings within the department covering key issues in the field courses offered in related departments, such as Speech Communication and Journalism and Technical Communication a nationally recognized program for preparing graduate students to teach writing a strong commitment to innovative uses of technology to support writers and teachers of writing, including a dedicated computer lab for graduate students, two computer-supported writing classrooms, and resources available online the opportunity to participate in funded research conducted through the University’s Center for Research on Writing and Communication Technologies a well-supported internship program that allows students to work on projects inside or outside the University, including internships in the Community Literacy Center and the gtPathways Program opportunities to work on print and online publications, including the Freestone, the Department’s alumni magazine

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