📘 Program Name: PhD in Creative Writing
⏳ Program Duration: 3-5 Years (Full-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 60
📅 Intake: Fall and Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview:
The PhD in Creative Writing at Arizona International University is designed for aspiring writers who wish to develop their craft to an advanced level while engaging with the theoretical and critical aspects of literature. This program encourages students to experiment with different genres, such as fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction, and to develop a personal, distinct voice. Alongside writing workshops, students will explore literary criticism, narrative theory, and the broader contexts in which creative writing exists. The program prepares students for careers in academia, writing, publishing, and the arts, fostering a deep understanding of the craft and practice of creative writing.

📚 Curriculum Highlights:

• ✍️ Advanced Creative Writing Workshops

• 📖 Literary Theory and Criticism

• 🎓 Writing for Specific Audiences

• 📝 Research and Writing Process

• 📚 The Art of Storytelling

• 🌍 Literature and Culture

• 🎭 Writing for Performance and Media

• 🧠 Writing and Mental Health

• 📜 Dissertation/Creative Thesis

🎯 Career Outcomes:

• ✍️ University Professor (Creative Writing)

• 📖 Novelist or Poet

• 🎬 Screenwriter

• 📝 Creative Writing Consultant

• 📚 Literary Editor

• 🎤 Literary Critic

• 🎓 Writing Program Director

• 🏛️ Publications Specialist

• 📚 Author Coach or Mentor

• 📜 Content Developer

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships:

• 🌏 Collaborations with literary journals, publishers, writing festivals, and academic institutions.

• 🎤 Opportunities to attend global writing workshops, residencies, and literary conferences.

• 🧳 Internships with publishing houses, literary magazines, and media organizations.

• 📚 Exchange programs with renowned creative writing programs and writing communities globally.

📝 Admission Requirements:

• 🎓 Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., English, Creative Writing, or a similar discipline).

• 📄 Resume and Statement of Purpose

• 📝 Creative Writing Portfolio (sample of previous work such as short stories, poems, or non-fiction).

• 🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU English Test

• 📚 Writing Samples that showcase the applicant’s writing ability and creative potential.

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid:

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $18,500

• 🎓 Scholarships and teaching assistantships available

• 🧾 Paid internships and fellowships may be offered