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Ph.D. in Creativity

Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Creativity program at Rowan University define an interdisciplinary research topic and are guided through three years of dissertation development by a committee specifically tailored to each project. Committee members may include Rowan University faculty in addition to others from different universities and research institutions in the U.S. or abroad to ensure each student is guided by a team of esteemed professionals and academics whose accomplishments are known and respected in their fields and particularly suited to the individual student’s needs. Students will benefit from the graduate education infrastructure and experience available at Rowan as a comprehensive public research university, including graduate student support services, access to publication venues, and exposure to the work and research settings of theoretical, applied, practical, creative, and clinical scholars.

The PhD in Creativity is not designed to prepare graduates to enter a specific job market, career pathway, or domain of practice; it is not an art degree nor is it the study of creativity as a content area. Applicants to the program must articulate their purpose and goals for the dissertation project and explain how the dissertation research and writing will advance insights, provide a solution, or otherwise produce value. The contribution made by their work may materialize as a career change, an advancement opportunity, a practical solution or application within the scope of their current occupation, enhancement of their practice, broadening of their impact, and/or the publication/dissemination of their findings. The program faculty and committee members will work closely with accepted students to design the project to achieve their objectives and fulfill expectations for quality and rigor of the final product.

The PhD in Creativity will be housed in the Department of Art within the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts and will be fully supported by the administrative and operational infrastructure of Rowan University, including the School of Graduate Studies. Rowan has hired the Director of the PhD in Creativity at the former University of the Arts, who founded the program there, as well as an Associate Director who was also part of the program:

Dr. Jonathan Fineberg, Director and Professor in Residence, earned a PhD in Art History from Harvard University, an MA in Modern Art from the University of London, and a BA in Medieval History from Harvard University. He is the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois and Affiliate Faculty with the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, Perelman School of Medicine, at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Audrey Ellis, Associate Director and Professor in Residence, earned a PhD in Philosophy and an MA in Philosophy & Art from SUNY Stony Brook, and a BA in Philosophy, Dance, and Women’s Studies from Goucher College.
Dr. Fineberg holds a teaching faculty appointment in the Department of Art in the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts; Dr. Ellis holds a joint appointment in Art and in the Department of Theatre & Dance in the College of Performing Arts. For administrative purposes, the program will be housed in Art. However, the program will recruit students and engage faculty mentors and committee members across all disciplines.

Additional core faculty include part-time instructors who provide key support in teaching the two-week immersion program in the Summer and a four-day immersion program in the Winter, in addition to giving feedback on each student’s dissertation project:

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Collaborate with the team to support the design, development, and implementation of the Slate CRM system.
Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and refining system features for optimal performance.
Develop and update SQL queries and database components to manage and process CRM data.
Contribute to front-end improvements, utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for enhanced user interface and experience.
Participate in team meetings, project planning, and documentation processes.

Requirements:

Current enrollment as a graduate student in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Availability to work 20 hours per week.
Proficiency or coursework experience in SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CRM systems, especially Slate, is a plus.
Familiarity with requirements gathering, project management, and documentation processes is highly beneficial.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information that attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree
Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended

Prospective international students show proof of English language proficiency by meeting one of the following:

Duolingo: minimum score of 110 for Traditional Admissions.
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 70 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan University accepts TOEFL "MyBest Scores". The university code for TOEFL score report is 2515.
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be submitted showing the TRF# in the bottom right corner of the report for verification. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
Cambridge English B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 170 for Traditional Admissions - official scores must be submitted showing the Reference Number in the top left corner of the report for verification.
PTE: minimum score of 50 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan’s PTE code is M7V.
Successful completion of Rowan’s English Language Program (ELP) Level 5 with a minimum GPA score of 3.0 – must provide Certificate of Completion and letter from Director of ELP.
Successful completion of ELS – Level 112.
Successful completion of OHLA’s "Advanced 2".
A minimum grade of 5 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-A course or a minimum grade of 6 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-B course.

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