COLLEGE OF Liberal Arts and Sciences

The department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse is dedicated to studying the history and theory of literate activity, and helping students excel as writers in a wide range of academic, professional, and public settings. WRD oversees DePaul's extensive First Year Writing program, a minor in Professional Writing, and writing courses required by Commerce and CDM undergraduate degree programs. The Master of Arts in WRD addresses writing in professional and technical contexts, the preparation of postsecondary teacher-scholars in writing, and the study of language for writers. The department also offers an MA in New Media Studies; this dynamic interdisciplinary program prepares graduates to function as productive and responsible individuals in social contexts created by new media through both critical interpretation and situated practical activity.