Dr. Jeffrey Tolbert

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Tolbert is an Associate Professor specializing in American Studies and Folklore at Penn State Harrisburg. A folklorist, his research explores themes of supernatural belief, popular media, and the horror genre. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on topics including horror, video games, Internet legends, and haunted houses, with a current book project focusing on the folkloresque in horror. Tolbert teaches courses on monsters, the supernatural, digital cultures, ethnography, and religious pluralism, reflecting his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of folklore and cultural studies.

Research Interests

Folklore Religion/Belief Vernacular Belief Popular Culture Fan Studies

Courses

HIST 203: History of Monsters, Aliens, Supernatural AMST 530: Folklore and New Media

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)
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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.