PS A personal statement addressing interests and intentions in pursuing the Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design. In responding, the student should directly and in detail address these questions: Why are you interested in Clemson University? Why the RCID program? What is your research (dissertation) project? Whas is your conjecture? (with a literture review)? Why is it important to you? Why is it important to the field you want to enter? What are your methodologies for this investigation? Which RCID faculty members would you like to work with on this project?* Please tell us whatever else you would like us to know about this project. For what professional purpose do you want this degree: To teach in academia or to work in industry or both? Do you have a laptop computer? If yes, Is it a PC or Apple? What multimedia software do you have installed in your laptop? GPA Students must have earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 in previous graduate work. CV A Curriculum Vita, including information, if any, about their teaching assignments in English or other academic departments as well as industry Fee International Fees: $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee Transcript The student must submit all transcripts of his or her previous graduate and undergraduate work.