Dr. Lucy Mcclain

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lucy McClain teaches courses related to sustainability and environmental education. Her research focuses on how individuals and family groups learn in non-formal educational settings, particularly in outdoor spaces like nature centers. She is part of the Recreation, Park, Tourism Management Advisory Committee and the Environmental Health Graduate Program. McClain's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Learning, Design, Technology from Penn State University in 2016 and an M.Ed. in Science Education from the same university in 2010.

Research Interests

Environmental Education Family Science Learning Place-Based Education Informal Learning Wellness Outdoors Mobile Learning Outdoors

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.