Dr. Nancy Dreschel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nancy Dreschel is an Associate Teaching Professor at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Small Animal Science. With a Ph.D. in Biobehavioral Health from Pennsylvania State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University, Dreschel has significant expertise in Companion Animal Science, Animal Behavior, and Animal Welfare. Her research interests encompass Veterinary Medicine, Stress, and Human-Animal Interactions, with a strong focus on online teaching methodologies. She has been a faculty member at Penn State since 2004 and has served as an Instructor and Project Coordinator/Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant within the Department of Biobehavioral Health. Additionally, she was a practicing veterinarian in Small Animal Mixed Practice for 15 years. Dreschel coordinates several campus clubs, including the Small Exotic Animals Club and Puppy Raising Club, and teaches various courses related to animal nutrition and behavior, including online hybrid formats.

Research Interests

Courses

SC 150S Master Student (first-year seminar) SC 215 Pets Society (On-line Hybrid) SC 305 Companion Animal Nutrition Management SC 415 Companion Animal Behavior

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.