Dr. Kathy Kelley

Professor

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Biography

Kathy Kelley is a Professor in the Department of Plant Science at Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in horticultural marketing, business management, and consumer behavior in relation to wine and agricultural products. Dr. Kelley has a wealth of experience in developing marketing educational resources and conducting consumer market research. Her collaborative work with the Penn State Wine Grape Extension Team aims to enhance the Pennsylvania wine industry's competitive positioning by providing research-based strategies and insights. She has been actively engaged in examining consumer trends and preferences towards alcoholic beverages and fresh produce. Dr. Kelley's teaching responsibilities include courses focused on retail horticulture business management and the landscape contracting profession. Her research has resulted in numerous publications in reputable journals, where she investigates themes such as consumer behavior, marketing strategies, and agricultural economics. She holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Michigan State University and has authored various articles pertaining to business management in the wine industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching courses in horticultural marketing and consumer behavior, while conducting research on industry trends and consumer preferences.

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
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Specialization Notes

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