Dr. Marie Kurtz

Instructor

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Biography

Marie currently manages a team of 22 speech-language pathologists across 4 outpatient clinic sites, focusing on acute care, level 1 trauma, and level 4 NICU at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine. Clinically, Marie specializes in the treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders in the smallest neonates and adolescents, with extensive experience in pediatric developmental diagnostics and treatment. Recently, her research and administrative responsibilities have centered on improving care in the post-extubation COVID-19 population and facilitating the transition to telehealth treatment. Marie is actively involved in professional development, student clinician supervision, and health care administration. In addition to her role at Penn State College of Medicine, she has also taught in the Communication Sciences Department at West Chester University.

Research Interests

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
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application Fee
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

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