Welcome

Welcome to the Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design (RCID) doctoral program at Clemson University, in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities. We are seeking the top students in this evolving field who are interested in an overall balance of ecologies in rhetorics and communication. Our program offers a cross-cultural, transdisciplinary curriculum with a conceptual emphasis on knowing, doing, and making--or theoretical, practical, and productive approaches to knowledge.

Applications must be made to both the Graduate School and the Program Director. Here's the latest RCID Handbook.

We urge all prospective students to apply early in October and November
for entrance into the program since Graduate Teaching Assistantships and Graduate Fellowships are competitive. The deadline for applications is February 1st. After that point, we cannot be responsible for any incomplete applications. We presently have 22 students enrolled, with three graduating in May. We expect to add a few more students for the Fall, 2009. We are offering 6 core and cognate seminars a semester and 5 active colloquia for students and faculty. We offer an array of seminars, labs, and studios. Four of our fourth- and third-year students are presently writing their dissertations. Last year, one of our third-year students, Mac MacArthur, defended his dissertation and accepted an assistant professorship, tenure-track position. This is a four-year program.

For additional information about us, check out our news blog. Also, again, if you are considering to apply for the RCID program, you should contact the Director as soon as possible.