Dr. Kathryn Spearman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathryn Spearman holds a PhD in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University and is an Assistant Professor at the Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing. She has expertise in the intersection of child maltreatment and intimate partner violence. Her work focuses on improving legal system responses to violence against children and developing risk assessment and intervention strategies to prevent intimate partner violence related fatalities. Spearman is dedicated to promoting resiliency and flourishing for children who are exposed to intimate partner violence and maltreatment, striving to create effective solutions that address these critical issues in society.

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.