The Doctor of Philosophy in English is designed to meet the needs of future scholars and writers. The program requires all candidates to have broad knowledge of English and American literature, acquaintance with non-traditional literature, practical and/or theoretical background in the teaching of English, and a specialization in one or more of the discipline's fields–literature, creative writing, and English education.
Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examinations General Test and forward their scores to the Department of English. Applicants must fill out an application through the Graduate College at www.wmich.edu/apply.
On admission, students should consult with the graduate director at the earliest opportunity concerning their program of study.
For more detailed information, see the English department's graduate web page: www.wmich.edu/english/academics.
Financial Assistance
Competitive doctoral teaching assistantships are awarded each year.