Professor Dr. Monique Balthazar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monique S Balthazar is a Clinical Translational Nurse Scientist and a triple board-certified Nurse Practitioner dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and enhancing the health and well-being of underserved and marginalized populations. Her research focuses on the biobehavioral and socioenvironmental underpinnings of sleep and brain health. She is committed to research innovation, evidenced-based practice, and health equity. Dr. Balthazar holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a PhD, as well as post-master's certificates from Duke University and Case Western Reserve University. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Vanderbilt University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies from Andrews University.

Research Interests

Sleep Health Brain Health Social Environmental Determinants Health Equity Sexual Gender Minority Health Healthy Aging Violence Exposure Metabolism Immune Function Inflammation

Courses

NURS808: Population Health Perspectives

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.