Dr. Andrea Perrino

Instructor

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Biography

Andrea Perrino is a Sessional Instructor with Continuing Status at the University of British Columbia's Department of Psychology, where she has taught for over 17 years. She specializes in Health Social Psychology and teaches courses such as Sleep and Dreams, Psychology of Sport, and Health Psychology. She values critical thinking in the learning process and believes in the importance of teaching material that impacts health and well-being in both local and global communities. In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Perrino is also a regular course provider for Day Courses at the Department of Continuing Studies and Community Programs. Her research interests include sports psychology, exercise psychology, sleep physiology, sleep deprivation, treatment of sleep disorders, as well as issues surrounding sexism and racism. Her work has been published in various academic journals, highlighting the invisible benefits of exercise and exploring discrimination-related outcomes.

Research Interests

Awards

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Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award

2007-01-01
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CPA Service Award

2001-01-01
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B.G. Rule Prize Canadian Psychological Association

1999-01-01

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.