Bowling Green State University, B.S. (1960)
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Master of Arts (1964) Major: English literature
Creative thesis: “Thea’s Fall and Other Poems” (Advisor: Dr. Arthur Willis)
University of Iowa Writers Workshop
Masters of Fine Arts (1966) Major: Creative Writing
Creative poetry thesis: “Vantage Points” (Advisor: Dr.Donald Justice, National Poet Laureate)
Bowling Green State University
Doctor of Philosophy (1971) Major: American Literature, Folklore
Dissertation: “Folklore of Erie Country, Ohio” (2 vol.) (Advisor: Dr.Ray B. Brown)
