Dr. Craig Johnson

Professor

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Biography

Craig Johnson is a Professor in Political Science at the University of Guelph, where he focuses on environmental politics and global development. His research primarily examines the role of cities in global climate politics, especially the intersection of Indigenous rights and extractive environmental politics in Latin America. Dr. Johnson's current projects include leading an international team investigating the political economy of lithium extraction in Canada, Australia, and the lithium triangle of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. He has a PhD from the London School of Economics and has authored multiple influential papers and books on subjects such as climate governance and ecological economics. Over the decades, he has conducted extensive field research in diverse countries and published in leading academic journals, establishing a significant presence in his field. He also teaches courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing environmental politics and humanitarian policy. He is actively involved in collaborative research efforts and encourages student engagement in ongoing projects.

Research Interests

Courses

Environmental Politics Global Development Humanitarian Policy Foreign Aid

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).