Dr. Christina Hendricks

Professor

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Biography

Christina Hendricks is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in the field of Philosophy, with a particular emphasis on educational leadership and the use of open educational resources. She currently serves as the Academic Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology at UBC. Christina completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Idaho in 1991, majoring in both Philosophy and Political Science. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000, focusing her dissertation on the political role of intellectuals as interpreted through the works of Michel Foucault. Her research interests are centered around teaching and learning, peer feedback in writing, and the perceptions surrounding open educational practices. Christina has been actively involved in creating and promoting open textbooks as part of her teaching philosophy and her contributions to the field include numerous publications and presentations on the impact of open pedagogy. Notably, she has been recognized with the Killam Teaching Award for her outstanding contributions to education at UBC. Christina maintains a personal blog dedicated to teaching and learning topics, further showcasing her commitment to the dissemination of educational practices and resources.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching Philosophy and educational leadership.

Academic Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, UBC • Vancouver, BC

Overseeing teaching and learning initiatives at UBC.

Awards

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Killam Teaching Award

2016-01-01

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.