College Of Arts And Sciences, School Of Communication And Journalism
Rhetoric and Writing
Why Study Rhetoric and Writing?
The BA in Rhetoric and Writing provides practical and theoretical training in writing and composing, rhetorical literacy and analysis, and communication and presentation. Students learn the foundations of rhetoric, including how individuals use language, symbols, and texts in various ways to generate meaning and develop worldviews.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Grammar & Style
- Writing Skills and Rhetorical Competence
- Grant Writing
- Technical Communication
- Legal Writing
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Principles of Professional Writing
- Intercultural Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adv. Research Writing, Adv. Analytic and Argumentative Writing
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Lawyer
- Content Administrator
- Assistant Professor
- Political Campaign Worker
- Technical Writer
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- BuzzFeed
- TED Talk
- Hofstra University
- IB Insider
- Vox Media
Interested in this Major?
Department of Writing and Rhetoric
Chair: Peter Khost
Office: 2005 Humanities
Phone: (631) 632-7390
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
