Dr. Catherine De Boer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine de Boer is an Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, specialized in Social Work. She holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Social Work from King’s College, a Master of Arts from the University of Toronto, a Master of Theological Studies, a Master of Social Work, and a PhD in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her previous academic roles included teaching at Renison University College and serving as a Field Education Coordinator. Dr. de Boer has substantial teaching experience across various program levels in social work, particularly in direct practice and qualitative methodologies. She is also Chair of the MSW Program at Memorial, engaging in community service through initiatives like the Right Right Drop-In Counselling Program, which serves women in St. John's. Dr. de Boer has researched identity transitions in various contexts, including military to civilian transitions, and has collaborated with organizations like Veterans Affairs Canada. In addition to her research work, she continues to practice social work both in private practice and through community programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL

Teaching and conducting research in social work, focusing on identity transitions, social work practice, and community engagement.

Field Education Coordinator

— Present

Renison University College, University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON

Coordinated field education programs.

Sessional Instructor

— Present

Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

Taught courses related to social work practice.

Community Outreach Worker

— Present

Program Manager, Shelter for Homeless Women • Waterloo, ON

Managed programs addressing homelessness and provided community outreach.

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)