Rhetoric and Composition Degree

The composition field of study is focused on the professional field of writing, instruction, and research with an emphasis of writing at the college level. On the other hand, rhetoric, is the art if discourse whereby speakers attempt to persuade an audience in one form or fashion. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer rhetoric and composition degrees.

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Long Island University – C W Post Campus

1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY

Long Island University - C W Post Campus provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookville, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Long Island University - C W Post Campus is nearly 11,000 per year.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Very common scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam, or 1310 to 1620 on the SAT. This school accepts about 80 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, about 16 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at liu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $8,200 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Long Island University - C W Post Campus through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.liu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Copy Writers

Description

Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).