Dr. Wanda Kunkle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kunkle holds a Ph.D. in Information Science Technology from Drexel University (2010), an M.S. in Computer Science (1995), an M.M. in Piano Pedagogy (1989) from West Chester University, and a B.M. in Music Education Mathematics (1979) from Marywood University. Prior to joining Penn State Harrisburg, Dr. Kunkle was an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Bloomsburg University. Her research interests include Computer Science Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Web-Based Application Development, and Mathematics Education. Dr. Kunkle has contributed to the field through publications, one notable paper being 'Impact of Teaching Approaches on Student Learning in Introductory Programming Concepts' published in ACM Transactions on Computing Education. Furthermore, she has presented on the successful integration of web-based technologies in mathematics education.

Research Interests

Courses

CMPSC 101 CMPSC 121 CMPSC 122 CMPSC 312 MATH 110

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)
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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.