CIPThe Classification of
Instructional Programs
CIP 2020
  • 2020
  • 2010

  • Help

    Using the Quick CIP Code Finder

    Use this input box to quickly find any one CIP code. The formats are:

    • 2 digit: ##
    • 4 digit: ##.##
    • 6 digit: ##.####
  • Search Options
    • Browse all CIP codes Search CIP Codes View Crosswalk 2010-2020
  • FAQs
  • Resources
  • Help
  • Contact

    • To contact NCES about this site or its content, use the e-mail address provided.

      E-mail: CIP2020@ed.gov

  • CIP Wizard

Detail for CIP Code 23.1304

  • Print

Title: Rhetoric and Composition.

Definition: A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written, visual, and mixed-media texts; analysis of literacy practices in cultural and cross-cultural contexts; and writing program administration. See also: 09.0101) Speech Communication and Rhetoric.

Action: No Substantive Changes

Crosswalk

Help

Crosswalk

The crosswalk shows the CIP code number and title in the previous version and the current version of the CIP.

  • New CIP codes will only be listed in the right-hand columns.
  • Moved CIP codes will have different numbers in the left- and right-hand columns.
  • Deleted CIP codes will show as Deleted in the right-hand column.

CIP Title or Definition Changed
CIP 2010 CIP 2020
Code Title Action Code Title
23.1304 Rhetoric and Composition. No substantive changes 23.1304 Rhetoric and Composition.
Illustrative Examples

Help

Illustrative Examples

Illustrative Examples are provided to assit you in selecting the appropriate 6-digit CIP code for a particular program.

  • [Rhetoric and Writing]
  • [Rhetoric and Writing Studies]
  • [Rhetoric and Composition]
Browse

Help

Browse

The CIP code is listed in context of the 2-digit series to which it belongs. Only codes in this CIP version are listed: neither old location of codes that moved nor deleted codes are shown in this listing.

  • Open23) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    • Open23.01) English Language and Literature, General.
      • 23.0101) English Language and Literature, General.
    • Open23.13) Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
      • 23.1301) Writing, General.
      • 23.1302) Creative Writing.
      • 23.1303) Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
      • 23.1304) Rhetoric and Composition.
      • 23.1399) Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other.
    • Open23.14) Literature.
      • 23.1401) General Literature.
      • 23.1402) American Literature (United States).
      • 23.1403) American Literature (Canadian).
      • 23.1404) English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
      • 23.1405) Children's and Adolescent Literature.
      • 23.1499) Literature, Other.
    • Open23.99) English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
      • 23.9999) English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.