Prospective graduate students
Indigenous Graduate Students
Our programs focus on the health and social well being of children, families and communities.
Working to benefit society
We make a difference in the community through multiple disciplines and effective community partnerships. UVic is committed to engaging communities and addressing their priorities. The university is helping communities thrive and is establishing itself as a national leader in community-based research.
The University of Victoria has become a leading Canadian research university by promoting the mobilization and application of knowledge for societal benefit. We are helping our region thrive and are establishing national leadership in community-based research.
Student stories
Philippe Lucas, Studies in Policy and Practice program
Why I chose UVic
After many years at a number of different universities throughout Canada (Concordia, Carleton, Bishop's, UBC), I picked UVic for my graduate studies because of its smaller size, great faculty and overall academic excellence ... and let's not forget the bunnies!
What the SPP program offered me
The Studies in Policy and Practice (SPP) program was a specific draw to UVic. As a long-time social activist and community organizer focused on drug policy reform and social justice issues as a whole, I found SPP to be very responsive to my past experience. Their courses and curriculae gave me the theoretical background to better understand some of the dynamics and policies I was seeking to change or improve.
The funding I received
I was fortunate enough to receive a graduate fellowship from the Center for Addictions Research to help cover the cost of course work and research during my time with the SPP program, which was supplemented by additional funding from the university's Graduate Studies department. Additionally, I was the recipient of the UVic Blue and Gold Award recognizing academic excellence and contributions to the community. This financial award also helped fund my time at SPP.
An amazing experience
Overall, I had an amazing experience within the SPP program, and much of what I learned along the way continues to benefit me as both a community researcher and City Councillor.
It was truly an honor to have the mentorship of so many active and experienced critical social researchers within the SPP faculty (with a special nod to Susan Boyd, my thesis advisor). I would recommend this program to any social activists, community organizers, or students interested in making our world better through community engagement and critical social research.
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Academic advice
Academic advisers are an invaluable resource for students. They can help you plan your program, decide which courses to take and advise on which courses may be transferable to UVic.
Child and Youth Care
Child and Youth Care
Vicki Ziegler, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-721-7984
Kathy Harrison, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-721-7984
Sandra Curran, assistant, graduate program, phone 250-472-4857
Shelley Henuset, assistant, graduate program, phone 250-472-4857
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Tara Ney, graduate student adviser, phone 250-721-8199
Bonnie Keleher, graduate program assistant, phone 250-721-6446
Health Information Science
Health Information Science
Andre Kushniruk, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-472-5132
Abdul Roudsari, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-8576
Shawna McNabb, graduate secretary, phone 250-721-6459
Indigenous Governance
Indigenous Governance
Jeff Corntassel, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-6438
Indigenous student adviser
Indigenous student adviser
Roger John, phone 250-472-5431
Nursing
Nursing
Lori Klear, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-472-4702
Nadja Pearce, undergraduate program assistant, phone 250-472-4361
Lynne Young, graduate adviser, phone 250-472-5678
Sophie Cote, graduate program assistant, phone 250-721-8994
Public Administration
Public Administration
Tara Da Silva, undergraduate and diploma program assistant, phone 250-721-7046
Jim McDavid, graduate student adviser, phone 250-472-4293
Judy Selina, graduate program assistant, phone 250-721-6448
Public Health and Social Policy
Public Health and Social Policy
Joan Gillie, undergraduate and graduate student adviser, phone 250-853-3845
Social Work
Social Work
Marian Simmonds, undergraduate (child welfare, Indigenous or Indigenous child welfare specialization)adviser, phone 250-721-8042
Michelle Osborne, undergraduate admissions coordinator (BSW), phone 250-721-8047
Susan Strega, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-8333
Jamie Ready, graduate program assistant, phone 250-472-5622
Studies in Policy and Practice
Studies in Policy and Practice
Doug Thompson, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-8043
Faculty of Graduate Studies
The Faculty of Graduate Studies administers programs leading to master's and doctoral degrees.
Check the Faculty of Graduate Studies web site for information on policies and procedures as well as funding.
