Doctor of Philosophy in English

The Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of English at Western Michigan University offers specialization in:

• Creative Writing
• English Education
• Literature

Program requirements

The program requires all candidates to have:

• Broad knowledge of British and American literature
• Acquaintance with non-traditional literatures
• Practical or theoretical background in the teaching of English
• Specialization in one or more of the discipline’s fields (see above)