Dr. Crystal Tremblay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Crystal Tremblay is an associate professor in Geography at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on environmental governance, participatory community-based research, and social justice. With over a decade of experience, she investigates the complex relationships between environmental issues and human governance, particularly how power dynamics influence equity. Tremblay’s work utilizes participatory action methodologies to foster community engagement and enhance social equity in research outcomes. She has collaborated with the UNESCO Chair in Community-based Research and is involved in multi-institutional research projects related to transformative pedagogy and engaged scholarship. Her teaching philosophy is interactive and emphasizes the value of diverse knowledge production methods, reflecting influences from popular education scholars. Tremblay teaches courses on community engaged learning, qualitative research methods, economic geography, and sustainable cities, utilizing dynamic pedagogical approaches informed by her research expertise.

Research Interests

Courses

Working Community Community Engaged Learning Practice Qualitative Research Methods Economic Geography Sustainable Cities

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.