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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, recently approved by Faculty Council, will focus on writing in professional and technical contexts, the preparation of postsecondary teacher-scholars in writing, and the study of language for writers.