Dr. Elizabeth Kirman

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Biography

Elizabeth Kirman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State Harrisburg with a focus on non-cognitive factors influencing student achievement in STEM education. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum Instruction emphasizing Global STEM Education from Texas Tech University, she has dedicated her career to enhancing teacher education preparation and improving student retention in higher education. She holds further qualifications with a Master’s in Teaching and Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Geo-Environmental Science from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Her academic pursuits reflect a commitment to developing effective learning environments and supporting educators in their professional growth.

Research Interests

Non-Cognitive Factors Student Achievement STEM School Career Pipeline Teacher Education Preparation Student Retention Higher Education

Courses

EARTH 112 - Climate Science Educators EDTHP 115 - Issues American Education EDUC 414 - Teaching Secondary Science EDUC 385 - Professional Development Teaching EDUC 495 - Junior Field Experience

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
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
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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.