Dr. Jessalynn Keller

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessalynn Keller is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director at the University of Calgary. She holds a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA in Journalism from the University of British Columbia, and a BA in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan. Her research interests span feminist digital cultures, girls' media, Internet histories, and popular culture, grounded in feminist theories and methods, making significant contributions to the understanding of media's role in shaping social contexts. She actively engages in university strategic initiatives and has taught courses in Critical Media Studies, senior seminars, and various other media-related subjects, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of media's impact on society.

Research Interests

Courses

Critical Media Studies

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.