• DePaul’s writing and rhetoric graduate program is Chicago’s only master’s-level program with a singular focus on writing, rhetoric, pedagogy, and language.
  • Through a solid theoretical foundation in rhetoric and discourse paired with practical training, the master’s in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse (WRD) both make students better writers and teach them exciting new ways to think about history, craft, and politics of writing.
  • With the option to concentrate on Professional & Digital Writing or Teaching Writing & Language, students will develop lifelong skills that are invaluable to a range of careers. With an MA in WRD, students can pursue professional roles such as:
    • Writing for businesses, nonprofits, and tech companies
    • Producing and managing digital content
    • Working in an instructional design role at a university or other educational setting
    • Teaching writing in a post-secondary institution
    • Continuing the study of writing in a PhD program
    • Advancing your career as a high school English teacher