Dr. Cari Gulbrandsen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Cari Gulbrandsen is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at the University of Calgary, where she is also the Director of Undergraduate Student Affairs for the Bachelor of Social Work Program. She holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Calgary, awarded in 2017, and is a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Dr. Gulbrandsen has a strong commitment to educational innovation and is currently leading the Bachelor of Social Work Curriculum Redesign project. Her recent projects include designing interactive, unfolding case study simulation learning objects. In recognition of her contributions to education, she has received the Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Calgary in 2018 and is also a recipient of the University of Calgary Educational Leadership Award, which she will receive in 2025. Her focus on enhancing learning experiences for students underscores her dedication to the field of social work education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

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University of Calgary Educational Leadership Award

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.