Dr. Daniel Mallinson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Mallinson received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University. His expertise lies in state and local politics and policy, with a primary research focus on examining policy process theories, particularly policy diffusion, within U.S. states. His additional research interests encompass cannabis policy, energy policy, and science teaching and learning, with a keen interest in the political landscape of Pennsylvania. He has previous experience as an Information Specialist at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and as a Program Analyst for the Office of Inspector General at the Philadelphia region of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mallinson has published in several scholarly journals, including Public Administration Review, Policy Studies Journal, Policy & Politics, and Evidence & Policy. He has been recognized for his contributions to teaching and research, receiving the Robert S. Friedman Award for Excellence in Teaching from Penn State University and the Theodore J. Lowi Policy Studies Journal Article Award from the American Political Science Association.

Research Interests

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
Application Checklist
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  • GMAT/GRE scores
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  • Resume
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.