The Master of Arts in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media provides students with a foundation for conducting and presenting research, applying rhetorical theories, teaching writing, and producing digital media. Through specialized coursework and experiential learning in the history, theory, and production of composition, rhetoric, and digital media, you will develop expertise researching and practicing composing in a variety of professional genres. As part of our program, you have the opportunity to work with a variety of university departments and educational programs, present and publish research independently and collaboratively with faculty and peers, and contribute to NSU publications such as Digressions, the student-run literary, and art journal.

CRDM is built with your long-term success and employability in mind. The CRDM program prepares you for a career in writing, publishing, teaching, and doctoral study. CRDM graduates are prepared to pursue doctoral studies in Composition and Rhetoric and related disciplines, as well as a variety of careers in publishing, media production, and/or education.

The successful M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media graduate is expected to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of what effective writing is in a variety of rhetorical contexts.
• Evaluate writing curricula and pedagogical practices.
• Design successful digital media using rhetorically appropriate strategies.
• Produce and present original research based on the theories and methods applicable to composition, rhetoric, and digital media.