Dr. Jen Hirt

Professor

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Biography

Jen Hirt is a creative writer specializing in creative nonfiction essays, book-length memoirs, experimental nonfiction prose, and poetry. Her book, a memoir titled 'Glass: Girl of a Thousand Christmas Trees', published in 2010, won the Emerging Writer Prize. Hirt regularly teaches introductory creative writing courses as well as advanced courses in nonfiction, poetry, expository writing, and social science writing. She is also the faculty advisor for 'Fallout Shelter', the campus literary arts magazine. Hirt is active in the honors program and graduate communications program. Her research is focused on the natural world, particularly odd encounters with animals, unusual trees, and greenhouses.

Research Interests

Awards

#2012

Gabehart Prize Nonfiction

#2011

Drake University Emerging Writer Prize

#2010

Pushcart Prize

#2010

Notable Essay Mention

#2009

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Literature Grant

#2004

Bernheim Arboretum Writer-in-Residence Fellowship

#2003

Ohioana Library Grant

Courses

Introduction to Creative Writing Defining Animal

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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Specialization Notes

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