Dr. Harvey Skinner

Professor

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Biography

Harvey Skinner is a Professor Emeritus at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, specializing in health behavior change and adolescent health promotion. With extensive experience in research pertaining to health behavior change from individual and organizational perspectives, he has contributed significantly to the fields of e-Health, telehealth, and preventive addictions strategies. Dr. Skinner has led multiple research projects aimed at utilizing new technologies for health promotion, notably Global Youth Voices and initiatives fostering Arab-Israeli cooperation in health. His work spans over several facets of public health, including early intervention strategies for adolescent gambling issues and the use of the Internet to engage with youth health topics. In addition to his research, he has published numerous articles and is actively engaged in academia, focusing on effective teaching and mentoring in health professions. Dr. Skinner's contributions have been recognized through various awards and he continues to influence the field with his work on health initiatives.

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Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology