Dr. Gerry Boychuk

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Biography

Gerry Boychuk is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo. He specializes in Canadian politics, American politics, and Canadian-American political development. Gerry has contributed significantly to academic discourse with over forty research papers, including key studies commissioned by the Royal Commission on Future Health Care in Canada. His notable publications include 'Not Tinker’s Damn: Politics Suffrage South Dakota Election 1918,' and 'National Health Insurance United States Canada: Race, Territory Roots Difference,' both of which reflect his research interests in the intersections of health care policy and governance in Canada and the U.S. He has held various leadership roles, including serving as Chair of the Department from 2012-2017 and Director of the Global Governance Teaching Programs. Gerry's current research includes a monograph project on female suffrage in the Northern Great Plains States and Provinces. He is committed to teaching, imparting knowledge on topics such as American Politics and Canadian Political Institutions.

Research Interests

Courses

PSCI 264 - American Politics PSCI 260 - Canadian Politics PSCI 360 - Issues Canadian Politics PSCI 367 - Issues American Politics PSCI 661 - Canadian Political Institutions

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.