Dr. Edward Kruk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Edward Kruk is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia's School of Social Work, specializing in child and family policy. With extensive experience as a child family social worker, he has worked in welfare rights, child protection, school social work, hospital social work, and family services. His teaching and research focus on family mediation and addiction. Edward is the author of several influential books including 'Divorce Disengagement,' 'Mediation Conflict Resolution: Social Work and Human Services,' and 'Equal Parent Presumption: Social Justice Legal Determination Parenting Divorce.' His published works cover a wide range of topics in social policy, child custody, shared parenting, and family law reform. Recognized as a leading expert in child custody issues, Edward has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his services. He has taught at various institutions, including the University of Calgary, and has collaborated internationally, teaching family mediation in countries like Israel and Iran. Edward holds a B.A. and M.S.W. degrees from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. in Social Policy from the University of Edinburgh, along with several awards acknowledging his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Specializes in child family policy and teaches at the School of Social Work.

Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Taught social work with a focus on family mediation.

Awards

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

2012-01-01

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.