Dr. Gordon Asmundson

Professor

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Biography

Gordon J.G. Asmundson is a Professor and Department Head at the University of Regina. He is a registered doctoral psychologist and an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Psychology Review. His research primarily focuses on understanding the complexities of anxiety disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, health anxiety, chronic pain, and their interplay with psychopathology. He explores risk factors and co-morbidity concerning global health issues and has investigated how cognitive and physiological mechanisms contribute to PTSD and chronic pain syndromes. Asmundson has led various projects aiming to understand anxiety behavior in both health and illness contexts, including during pandemics and climate change events. His contributions to the field are recognized through numerous publications, including a comprehensive profile available on Google Scholar.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Head Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK

Leading the Department of Psychology and contributing to research in clinical psychology.

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.