Dr. Ato Onoma

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Biography

Ato Kwamena Onoma is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. His research primarily focuses on comparative politics and development studies. He has authored numerous works, including 'Politics, Property Rights, and Institutions in Africa' (2009) and 'Anti-Refugee Violence in African Politics' (2013). His current research delves into themes of mobility, belonging, and identity, specifically how these factors influence inter-communal relations, infrastructures, and development. He also investigates the implications of epidemics and faith-based segregation on social dynamics. Ato's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Ghana and a PhD from Northwestern University, contributing significantly to the interdisciplinary dialogue surrounding political science and development studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology