COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Introduction Departments: Art Communication Criminal Justice English History Languages and Linguistics Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology and Anthropology Theatre Arts Dr. Howard C. Daudistel, Dean Dr. Mimi R. Gladstein, Associate Dean for Humanities Dr. Harmon M. Hosch, Associate Dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Myron H. Nadel, Assistant to the Dean for Fine and Performing Arts Liberal Arts Bldg., Room 343 Phone: (915) 747-5666 Fax: (915) 747-5905 E-mail: libarts@utep.edu		English Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/english/ 113 Hudspeth Hall Phone: (915) 747-5731 E-mail: english@utep.edu 1.- MA Degree and MAT Degree in English 2.- English and American Literature 3.- Creative Writing 4.- Professional Writing and Rhetoric 5.- Information for All Degrees/Concentrations 6.- English (ENGL) Courses 7.- Master of Arts in Teaching - English 4.- Professional Writing and Rhetoric The Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) concentration includes courses in rhetoric and professional writing, as well as an introduction to graduate studies in English. There is, however, sufficient flexibility through electives to allow students to fashion degree plans suitable to their individual interests. The PWR concentration offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers as professional/technical writers and junior college or community college teachers, as well as for future academic study. Requirements for Admission A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution For unconditional acceptance, a score of 500 on the GRE verbal scale and 500 on the GRE analytical scale; the score on the verbal scale will be given greater weight Nine hours of upper-division course work in English, including Advanced Composition or the equivalent A writing sample Requirements for the Degree 36 semester hours consisting of 33 semester hours of course work, plus a 3-hour practicum ( ENGL 5397), and an oral examination; or 30 hours of course work, plus a 6-hour practicum ( ENGL 5395 and ENGL 5396), and an oral examination. Core Curriculum (21 hours) Research Methods (3 hours): ENGL 5300 Rhetoric (6 hours): ENGL 5310 and ENGL 5311 Professional Writing (12 hours): ENGL 5312, ENGL 5314, ENGL 5315, and ENGL 5317 Electives (9-12): Electives may include any graduate English courses not being counted as part of the core curriculum (with the exception of ENGL 5130, ENGL 5230, or ENGL 5330); other approved electives may include COMM 5332, COMM 5343, or COMM 5362; LING 5301, LING 5310, LING 5319, LING 5341, LING 5370, or LING 5373; POLS 5364; or graduate courses in these or other departments as approved by the Director of Professional Writing and Rhetoric, and Graduate Advisor. Practicum (3-6 hours) or Thesis (6 hours) (1) The practicum option requires the completion of a supervised experience in addressing, responding to, and resolving a professional or academic communication problem through the preparation of an appropriate written document. The student submits a practicum proposal and the names of a thesis director, English Department reader, and an outside reader to the Graduate Advisor for approval, and then follows the Graduate School guidelines for preparing and submitting the practicum paper. (2) The thesis option requires the completion of a substantial work of professional writing and rhetoric scholarship. The student submits a thesis proposal and the names of a practicum director, English Department reader, and an outside reader to the Graduate Advisor for approval, and then follows the Graduate School guidelines for preparing and submitting a thesis. Oral Examination: A defense of the thesis or practicum document before the student's committee is required. In all cases, a majority vote of the committee will determine acceptance or rejection.

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