Dr. Tracy Hoover

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tracy S. Hoover serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. With a focus on youth leadership development, she provides leadership and advocacy for faculty staff excellence in teaching and advising. Her role includes proactive student recruitment and retention, and she maintains relationships with various stakeholders across Penn State and wider agricultural communities. Tracy has been a part of Penn State since joining the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education in 1990, and she has contributed significantly to the educational landscape through curricular revitalization and assessment of learning outcomes. She also oversees the administration of the college's scholarship and experiential learning programs ensuring the quality and integrity of academic offerings. Tracy previously taught at the University of Florida before returning to Penn State and has held the position of department head from 2004 to 2011. Her commitment to enhancing teaching and learning is evident in her efforts on various external committees and initiatives that support educational globalization.

Research Interests

Courses

HORT 150N, Plants in Human Context HORT 499, Walking Footsteps: Irish Potato Famine: Examinations of New World Crops and Old World Societies

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.