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Deborah Britzman is an Emeritus Professor and York Research Chair in Pedagogy and Psycho-Social Transformation at York University. With a distinguished background as a psychoanalyst and registered psychotherapist, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of the emotional dynamics in education. Britzman's research focuses on the histories of psychoanalysis and its implications for teaching and learning. She is best known for her formulation of 'difficult knowledge' and conducts inquiries into the social bonds and mental health issues that arise in educational contexts. Britzman holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts, where she earned her Ed.D., M.Ed., and B.A. She has been recognized with several accolades, including the Tier 1 York Chair in Pedagogy and Psycho-Social Transformations in 2017, and has received the Hans Loewald Memorial Award for her innovative work in psychoanalytic education.
York University • Toronto, ON
Emeritus position focusing on psychoanalysis and education.
Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.