Dr. Grant Charles

Associate Professor

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Biography

Grant Charles is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia, where he also holds an adjunct appointment in the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. He is actively involved in research focusing on vulnerable children and youth, system change, and has a particular interest in projects related to young carers, mental health, youth homelessness, and the legacy of the Indian Residential School System. He has served as Chair of the Field Education and as Acting Chair of Graduate Programmes at UBC's School of Social Work. Additionally, he has been involved in various roles at the community level, contributing his expertise to both provincial and national organizations, including the Child Welfare League of Canada and Health Canada. His scholarly work is extensive, including co-editing and contributing to significant texts addressing child and youth welfare, as well as publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Grant Charles is committed to advancing the field of social work through both teaching and research, while also engaging with community-based initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and conducting research in social work, with a focus on vulnerable populations and social justice.

Courses

Social Work 310A Social Work 335 Social Work 524A

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.