Dr. Jennifer Poudrier

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Poudrier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research interests focus on community-based participatory research, Indigenous knowledge systems, and visual methodologies. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Kingston, specializing in Science Studies, her work has involved extensive collaboration with First Nations communities to explore health and social issues, particularly in the context of Indigenous women’s health and experiences with breast cancer. Jennifer has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, contributing significantly to the academic understanding of health disparities and cultural implications for Aboriginal populations in Canada. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on medical sociology and the sociology of health. She also serves as a coordinator for programs that cater to students interested in criminology and justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Provides instruction and mentorship in Sociology, focusing on health and Indigenous studies.

Courses

Sociology 238.3 - Sociology Health Medicine Sociology 430.3 - Sociology Science Knowledge

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.