Dr. Hieu Ngo

Professor

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Biography

Hieu Ngo is a Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, where he also serves as the Senior Associate Dean. He holds a Bachelor's in Social Work (1997), a Master's in Social Work (2001), and a PhD in Social Work (2011), all from the University of Calgary. His research aims to address social issues through community engagement and academic partnerships. Notable projects include improving the built environment's social value and equity, and researching the impact of racism on the wellbeing of Asian Canadians. Over the years, he has led several significant initiatives funded by organizations such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Public Safety Canada. Hieu has received multiple awards for his research contributions, including the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology Dissertation Award and the Peak Scholar Award from the University of Calgary. Additionally, he is actively involved in course instruction across various subjects, focusing on critical analysis and research contexts in social work.

Research Interests

Social Work Equity Social Value Sustainability Anti-Racism Community Engagement

Experience

Professor (Teaching & Research)

2011-01-01 — Present

Faculty of Social Work • Calgary

Teaching and conducting research in social work, focusing on community issues and social justice.

Awards

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International Institute Qualitative Methodology Dissertation Award

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Canadian Association of Graduate Studies/University Microfilms Distinguished Dissertation Award

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Immigrants Distinction Award

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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship

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Social Sciences Humanities Research Council Canada

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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

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Sustainability Award- Academic Sustainability Implementation

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Peak Scholar Award

Courses

SOWK 310 Critical Analysis Social Work Theories Practice SOWK 201 Introduction Social Work SOWK 302 Research Context Theme Course SOWK 606 Advanced Policy Practice Context SOWK 383 Social Policy & Social Justice

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.