Dr. Amori Mikami

Professor

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Biography

Amori Mikami is a Professor and Associate Head of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. With a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2004), Dr. Mikami is a Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology and a registered clinical psychologist in British Columbia, Canada. Her primary research interests focus on how supportive classroom and home environments can assist children in developing friendships. She has a special interest in designing and evaluating interventions to train teachers and parents in strategies to help children with peer problems. Additionally, Dr. Mikami's secondary research area is Developmental Psychology. Her work emphasizes the importance of fostering supportive relationships to enhance children's social skills and well-being.

Research Interests

Awards

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Canada Research Chair

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UBC Killam Research Prize

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Association for Psychological Science Rising Star

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American Psychological Association Award, Division 53

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.