Professor Mundy’s teaching and research focus on theories of composition and rhetoric, writing program administration and assessment, and masculinity studies.
English, Writing, and Rhetoric, BA
Go beyond the fundamentals of writing and critical thinking in a program that empowers you to take creative risks, experiment with style and form, generate new ideas, and challenge conventions. With a degree in writing and rhetoric from Pace you’ll cultivate your unique voice while joining a vibrant creative community. Engage in readings, workshops, salons, festivals, and conferences that foster collaboration, inspiration, and growth.
Location
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Write Your Own Future at Pace
In today’s interconnected world, writing and communication are more essential than ever—ranked among the . No matter your career aspirations, earning a bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, and Rhetoric from 91ÉçÇø prepares you for a wide range of writing-focused careers. Through a dynamic, multimodal curriculum, you'll explore digital, argumentative, creative, research, and professional writing approaches, gaining the skills to influence, persuade, and engage in ways that promote academic freedom and critical thinking.
At the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll thrive in small, seminar-style courses with supportive faculty who are accomplished authors, researchers, and scholars in the fields of writing and cultural studies. Faculty mentorship and guidance extend beyond the classroom, offering opportunities for collaborative research, assistantships, internships, and portfolio building. You’ll also have access to writing conferences and industry connections to further hone your skills and advance your career.
Be part of a vibrant creative community that celebrates the written word. Publish your work in , Pace’s literary and arts magazine, or contribute to the Channel media platform. Engage in readings, workshops, festivals, and events at venues like the , , , and the . As a member of the Dyson Artists in Residence (DAIR) program, you can live among a community of creative peers in a residence hall dedicated to exploring the arts and fostering collaboration.
Join a passionate network of writers and artists, discover your voice, and develop your craft in an environment that inspires and supports your creative journey.
Curriculum
Our course offerings, curricular design, and individualized, student-centered approach to teaching, learning, and mentorship encourage our students to take creative risks, experiment with style and form, generate new ideas, and challenge convention with the goal of cultivating and amplifying their own distinctive voices.
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A Focus on Mentorship
All students in the English, Writing, and Rhetoric major are mentored by compassionate faculty who are actively publishing and participating across the fields of writing and cultural studies. Faculty support contributes to your success through mentorship. You will conference with faculty over your writing, as well as develop goals and actions to support long-term career goals. Additional opportunities with faculty include research and department assistantships. English, Writing ,and Rhetoric faculty and staff prioritize building connections between coursework and career aspirations.
Combined Degree Programs
Our combined degree programs are designed to save students time and money, while offering an opportunity to gain field-specific expertise. Students may apply for the following combined degrees, which enable them to complete both degrees in five years:
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Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Careers
In the competitive workplace of the mid- to late-2020s, what does someone who studied English, Writing, and Rhetoric have to offer a would-be employer? As it turns out, a great deal. In an increasingly interconnected world, humanities degrees, such as English, Writing, and Rhetoric prepare students to meet and exceed the communication-based expectations of the evolving workforce. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2023), writing is a top 5 skill that employers from across professions seek in their candidates (as cited in Gray, 2022).
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Professional, creative, and digital writing
- Law
- Marketing and advertising
- Business consulting
- Communications
- Publishing
- Public relations
- Primary, secondary, and post-secondary education
- Public administration, government, and nonprofit sectors
Student Quote
The advantage of being part of a small liberal arts college was that I could make lasting and impactful relationships with my professors, and I have had so many positive experiences with those in the English, Writing, and Cultural Studies Department.
—Nicolina Barone ’24
Where Pace Graduates are Employed:
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Amazon
American Express
Microsoft
PepsiCo
News 12
MGM Resorts International
National Football League
Paramount Global
Spektrix
Internet Brands
Inspira Outdoor Advertising
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Little, Brown and Company
Macmillan Publishing
Pearson
New York University
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Purdue University
Local, statewide, and regional K-12 schools
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Morgan Stanley
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Fountain House
Abacus Group
NotaryLive
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Social Science Research Council
Integrity Social Work Services, LLC
Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
The Knew Method
Bill Campbell
Dynarex Corporation
Vara Fine Arts
My Sister’s Place
Featured Faculty
Professor Manivannan is an Eelam Tamil American disabled creative-critical writer whose work focuses on Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict and the cultural, embodied nature of chronic pain, intergenerational trauma, and composition.
Professor Cadman’s research interests include visual arts, performance, publication, and creative writing focused on poetry and poetics, literary and speculative fictions, genre blending works and hybrid forms, drama, creative nonfiction, writing abroad, and content writing in virtual spaces.
Admission and Financial Aid
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 91ÉçÇø is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission 
Phone: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Maureen Colgan (Program Coordinator)
Phone: (914) 773-3855
Email: mcolgan@pace.edu