PhD in English - Creative Writing in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University

The 90-credit doctoral program in creative writing helps students refine their skills in poetry, fiction, and playwriting.

Applicants may transfer up to 30 credits from their master's degree. Required coursework includes ENGL 6150: Literary Criticism, a genre-specific forms class, one course in their primary focus area (such as contemporary poetry, fiction, or playwriting), and a minimum of 12 workshop credits in their chosen genre. After completing these requirements, students take 9 elective credits, six teaching pedagogy hours, and conclude with dissertation preparation. The curriculum offers considerable adaptability to align with each student's academic goals.

Our program's graduates have secured tenure-track positions at numerous institutions, including Kansas State University, California State University San Bernardino, West Chester University, The University of Southern Mississippi, Kendall College, Pennsylvania State University Altoona, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Truman State University.