Dr. Jack York

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jack York is a PhD student at the University of British Columbia's School of Social Work, with a focus on concurrent mental health and substance use, specifically in low-barrier and harm reduction-informed supportive housing. He has fifteen years of frontline mental health practice and clinical supervision experience, with additional expertise working with Two-Spirit and non-binary individuals. His research interests encompass mental health and social work education, emphasizing the importance of scholarship, teaching, and learning within these fields. Jack has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications that explore the complexities of healthcare professionals working in morally challenging environments, as well as trends in psychiatric hospitalization in British Columbia. He also serves as a sessional lecturer and program coordinator for continuing education certificate programs in the School of Social Work.

Research Interests

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.