Dr. Emma Boyle

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emma Leonard Boyle is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the School of Public Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg. She chairs the intercollege Masters of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and coordinates the Political Science program. Prior to joining Penn State Harrisburg, she was an associate professor and program coordinator for the political science program at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. With a robust academic foundation, including a Ph.D. from Penn State University, Boyle's expertise lies in the intersections of governance, security, and policy development.

Research Interests

Homeland Security Political Science

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

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