Dr. Patricia Aguilera Hermida

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patricia Aguilera-Hermida is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State Harrisburg. She earned her Doctorate in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education and holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology. Since 1995, she has been teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level. In addition to her teaching duties, Aguilera-Hermida has worked as a clinical therapist and supervisor, focusing on creating educational programs for older adults in Mexico. Her research interests include topics related to older adults, intergenerational relationships, education for older adults, ageism, community well-being, and strategies to promote cognitive health, particularly focusing on neuroplasticity.

Research Interests

Lifelong Learning Adult Education Intergenerational Relationships Education for Older Adults Ageism Community Well-Being Cognitive Health Neuroplasticity

Courses

HDFS 239 HDFS 249 HDFS 301 HDFS 395C HDFS 402 HDFS 433 HDFS 434 PSYCH 100

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
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  • GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)
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Specialization Notes

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