Dr. Jennifer Agans

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Agans is an Associate Professor at the Penn State College of Health and Human Development. Her research emphasizes the role of out-of-school time recreation, including sports, summer camps, and after-school programs, in fostering positive youth development and promoting active lifestyles among youth and young adults. Agans is also involved in the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Graduate Program, contributing to various educational initiatives and committees that focus on community health, well-being, and diversity. She is committed to bridging the gap between research and practice, establishing partnerships that enhance the implementation of her findings in real-world contexts. Agans holds a Ph.D. in Child Study and Human Development from Tufts University, obtained in 2015, and a Master’s degree in the same field from Tufts University in 2012. She actively mentors graduate students in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.