Dr. Debra Pentecost

Professor

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Biography

Debra Pentecost is a professor at Vancouver Island University in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in Media Studies, focusing on areas such as media research, popular culture, and digital media courses. Pentecost has contributed significantly to the Media Research Lab and the Resilience Research Lab, fostering collaboration between students and faculty in innovative media projects. She teaches courses like Introduction to Media Studies and Communication (MEDI 100) and other specialized subjects within the discipline. Her academic background includes a program in Information Technology and Applied Systems with a specialty in Wide Area Technologies. She actively engages in research and is committed to enhancing media studies education at VIU.

Research Interests

Requirements for Vancouver Island University

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2
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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
High school graduation English 12 with a minimum grade of 'C' Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum grade of 'B'
Application Checklist
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Department of Mathematics