Dr. Carri Hand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carri Hand's research focuses on social connectedness, community participation, and engagement in everyday activities and occupations for older adults. She aims to understand how social, physical, and cultural aspects of communities shape older adults' lives and develop innovative strategies to promote age-inclusive communities. Her work involves settings like local neighborhoods, apartment buildings, and primary care, where she collaborates with community organizations and members. Hand employs various research approaches, including community-based research, participatory action research, qualitative methods, ethnography, geospatial techniques, and survey research. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has received several grants to explore themes related to aging and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, ON

Engaged in teaching and research focused on occupational therapy and health rehabilitation.

Associate Director - Graduate Chair (Acting)

— Present

Western University • London, ON

Oversaw graduate programs and provided leadership in academic affairs.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.