Dr. Maryellen Higgins

Associate Professor

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Biography

MaryEllen (Ellie) Higgins works on African cinema, international trauma studies, curatorial approaches to film, and memoir writing. Her books include 'Hollywood’s Africa 1994: Western Global South,' coedited with Rita Kerestezi and Dayna Oscherwitz. She is a recipient of the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her articles have been published in reputable journals such as African Studies Review, Tulsa Studies in Women’s Literature, Research in African Literatures, and African Literature: Tydskrif vir Letterkunde. Dr. Higgins also serves as the executive producer for Kivu Ruhorahoza's film 'Europa: Based on a True Story' and was the associate producer for Jean-Pierre Bekolo's films 'Mudimbe’s Order of Things' and 'Naked Reality.' Currently, she is writing a monograph on trauma in African cinema, along with a memoir about her experiences with adoption.

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.