Dr. Jennifer Mcgrath

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer J. McGrath is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University and the Chair of Childhood Preventive Health Data Science at the PERFORM Centre. She is a FRQS Senior Researcher and has a strong focus on pediatric cardiovascular behavioral medicine. Her research investigates the progression of cardiovascular disease risk factors across the developmental spectrum and emphasizes community prevention efforts from a public health perspective. Dr. McGrath examines the pathogenesis of subclinical disease markers, highlighting the influences of behavioral, environmental, and psychological mechanisms on cardiovascular health. She holds a PhD from Bowling Green State University and a Master in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. Jennifer leads the Pediatric Public Health Psychology Laboratory and is actively involved in various research initiatives, contributing to multiple publications in esteemed journals.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.