Dr. Jasmin Habib

Professor

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Biography

Jasmin Habib is a Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Waterloo. Her research primarily focuses on ethnographic and collaborative methodologies, informed by postcolonial, diaspora, and indigenous feminist theories. She has published numerous works on global governance, human rights, and social justice movements, emphasizing the importance of refugee and diasporic experiences. As General Editor of the Passages Series at Wilfrid Laurier Press, she has contributed to significant discourse in her field. She has also served as the Editor-in-Chief for Anthropologica and the General Editor for the Cultural Spaces series. Her teaching has received multiple Outstanding Performance Awards at the University of Waterloo, reflecting her commitment to education and research in political science and anthropology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Performance Award

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Weaver Tremblay Award

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Outstanding Performance Award

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Outstanding Performance Award

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Faculty of Arts Service Award

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Outstanding Performance Award

Courses

PSCI254 Political Documentary PSCI375 Transnational Migration PSCI460 Cultural Politics Israel/Palestine PSCI485 Selected Topics International Political Economy PSCI493 Study Tour INST101 International Studies GGOV600 Global Governance (MA, core) GGOV640 Human Rights Globalized World GGOV648 Readings Global Justice Human Rights GGOV700 Global Governance (PhD, core) GGOV701 Research Methodologies Global Governance ANTH202 Principles Social Cultural Anthropology ANTH351 Indigenous Relations Practices: Comparative Approach ANTH348 Anthropology Tourism ANTH352 History Anthropological Thought ANTH601 Research Seminar, Public Issues Anthropology ANTH608 Theoretical Anthropology, Public Issues Anthropology ANTH614 Qualitative Methods, Public Issues Anthropology

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Academic References
  • Statement of Interest
  • Supplementary Information Form
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:155
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Master's degree in Psychology (except for direct-entry tracks) Research thesis completion
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Academic References
  • GRE Scores (Required for Industrial/Organizational, optional for others)
  • Writing Sample
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Direct entry from BA is possible for high-achieving students in specific research fields.

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:24
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:24
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Background in Computer Science (Programming, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Academic References
  • Resume/CV
  • Supplementary Information Form
  • GRE General (Highly recommended for international students)
Specialization Notes

Offers MMath and MSc options; focus on research potential.