Stillwater,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English - Creative Writing in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
|
Stillwater United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our creative writing program nurtures aspiring poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction authors by bringing them together in an encouraging environment guided by distinguished faculty. Focusing on artistic technique while connecting writing practice to literary heritage and its modern relevance, we provide personalized guidance through intimate classes (capped at 12 for graduate students and 18 or less for undergraduates). Students can explore workshops across multiple genres and qualify for exclusive scholarships for creative writers. Approximately 50 graduate students currently pursue specialization in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction within our program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts
MA or MS appropriate to intended doctoral emphasis from accredited institution minimum GPA of 3.5 in all graduate work
Three letters of recommendation
Written statement identifying specific program and proposed area of emphasis poetry fiction or creative nonfiction reasons for undertaking studies relevant experience and future publication andor work plans approximately 250 words
Writing sample creative writing short fiction or creative nonfiction manuscript about 25 pages 10 poems or an appropriate excerpt of a longer genre
Writing sample All other areas 10 to 20page document recently written in a graduate seminar in English or a related area of study
Students who have either a general MA in English or an MA in English with an option in TESL from OSU and who wish to pursue a PhD in English at OSU must request that the English Graduate Office submit an admissions dossier to the Admissions Committee The dossier will include
Copies of the MA Qualifying Examination or the MATESL exam the questions student responses and readers reports
All endofsemester evaluations by faculty who have taught the applicants in graduate courses
GRE not required
International applicants who arent native English speakers must submit one of the following
TOEFL iBT minimum scores of 26 for reading 26 for writing and 100 for total
IELTS minimum scores of 7.0 on reading writing and total
TOEFL paper-based - minimum overall score of 600
MA or MS appropriate to intended doctoral emphasis from accredited institution minimum GPA of 3.5 in all graduate work
Three letters of recommendation
Written statement identifying specific program and proposed area of emphasis poetry fiction or creative nonfiction reasons for undertaking studies relevant experience and future publication andor work plans approximately 250 words
Writing sample creative writing short fiction or creative nonfiction manuscript about 25 pages 10 poems or an appropriate excerpt of a longer genre
Writing sample All other areas 10 to 20page document recently written in a graduate seminar in English or a related area of study
Students who have either a general MA in English or an MA in English with an option in TESL from OSU and who wish to pursue a PhD in English at OSU must request that the English Graduate Office submit an admissions dossier to the Admissions Committee The dossier will include
Copies of the MA Qualifying Examination or the MATESL exam the questions student responses and readers reports
All endofsemester evaluations by faculty who have taught the applicants in graduate courses
GRE not required
International applicants who arent native English speakers must submit one of the following
TOEFL iBT minimum scores of 26 for reading 26 for writing and 100 for total
IELTS minimum scores of 7.0 on reading writing and total
TOEFL paper-based - minimum overall score of 600
Tuition
USD
17,890