Dr. Mark Brennan

Professor

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Biography

Mark Brennan is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including community leadership development, international development, research methods, statistics, social change, social movements, rural sociology, and environmental sociology. He has significant experience in comparative research across various global contexts, including the United States, Europe, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, focusing on community action, civic engagement, and economic development. He has been awarded multiple honors for his teaching excellence and contributions to community teaching. His academic career is marked by active participation in various leadership, teaching, and research roles, as he pursues initiatives that promote social justice and youth development. Brennan is also recognized as a UNESCO Chair in Global Citizenship Education and has published extensively, contributing to significant publications and projects in the field of community development.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fulbright Scholar

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Distinguished Teaching Award

2019-04-01
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Community Teaching Excellence Award

2019-05-01
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Community Teaching Excellence Award

2016-05-01
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Excellence in Teaching Award

2016-05-01
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W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Award

2014-05-01
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Community Teaching Excellence Award

2012-05-01
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Fulbright Scholar

2011-05-01
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Community Development Society Current Research Award

2010-05-01
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UNESCO Fellow

2009-05-01
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Visiting Research Fellow

2007-05-01

Courses

Leadership Development Small Groups Foundations Leadership Development Leadership Practices - Power, Influence, Impact Scientific Method Study of Education Development Community Engagement

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.