Did you know that the WRD Department offers two Combined Degree Programs that can help you save time and money while you earn your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees? Learn more about the advantages of these programs to see if a Combined BA/MA is right for you.
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WRD Department Launches New SWAN Certificate
The WRD Department, in partnership with the School of Public Service, is excited to announce the new graduate Certificate in Strategic Writing and Advancement for Nonprofits. Read this overview to learn about everything the SWAN Certificate has to offer.
Continue readingBA Course Spotlight on WRD 361: Feminist Rhetorics
In Autumn 2020, the WRD 361: Topics in Alternative Rhetorics course will focus on feminism. Learn more about the course and the professor, Monica Reyes, who will be joining the WRD Department this fall.
Continue readingCall for Nominations: LAS Graduate Student Spotlights
The College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is now accepting nominations to feature graduate students and their work on a new “Student Spotlight” page. Read the full call for nominations and apply by May 15!
Continue readingCourse Spotlight: WRD 320 Writing in Crisis Contexts
WRD 320: Writing in Crisis Contexts is a course that prepares students to write and respond effectively to any crisis situation, a valuable skill in many professional and digital writing jobs. Professor Alan Ackmann gave us insight into what students can expect from the course.
Continue readingWhat To Expect From WRD 500: Proseminar
If you are a new MAWRD student who will take WRD 500 in the Fall, check out our guide about what to expect from WRD 500: Proseminar, which will be taught by Professor Julie Bokser in Fall 2020.
Continue readingCourse Spotlight: WRD 533 Writing Across Media
WRD 533: Writing Across Media is a writing-, analysis-, and production-intensive course in which students explore multimodality and materiality. Professor Jason Kalin provides an in-depth overview of this innovative course.
Continue readingMAWRD Student Spotlight: Karla Avila
MAWRD student Karla Avila will graduate in June 2020, carrying forward a passion for teaching writing and professional writing that she gained over the last two years. Karla recently spoke with us to share her experiences with the program and the TESOL Certificate.
Continue readingCFP: Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research
The Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research, hosted every Fall at York College of Pennsylvania, offers undergraduate students an opportunity to participate in workshops and receive mentorship on their writing studies research.
Continue readingInternships Spotlight: Karla Avila & Megan Palmer
In Autumn Quarter, MAWRD students Karla Avila and Megan Palmer participated in internships and earned course credit through WRD 590. Check out a recap of what they learned and accomplished during their internships.
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