Dr. Deirdre Kelly

Professor

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Biography

Deirdre M. Kelly is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Santa Clara University, a Master of Arts from Tufts University, and a PhD from Stanford University. Her academic work focuses on the intersections of education, gender studies, media democracy, and social justice. Professor Kelly has been awarded the UBC Killam Teaching Prize for her innovative teaching methods and was recognized with the Murray Elliott Award for Outstanding Service in Teacher Education. She has led significant research projects, including 'Young Digital Citizens' and 'Future-Focused Journalism', where she served as the principal investigator with funding from the John & Doris Andrews Research & Development Award. Kelly has published extensively in educational journals and has contributed to various books on social justice in education, media literacy, and feminist pedagogies.

Research Interests

Children and Youth Gender Studies Media Democracy Social Justice Sociology Education

Experience

Professor

1993-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Educational Studies.

Awards

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UBC Killam Teaching Prize

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Murray Elliott Award

Courses

Social Issues Education Social Foundations Education: Gender Education Sociology Education Teaching for Social Justice: Teacher Inquiry Review of Research Educational Methods II Qualitative Research Interviewing Women Educational Organizations Feminist Theory, Pedagogy & Curriculum Social Contexts of Educational Policy, Politics & Practice

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.