Dr. Jessica Ayala

Professor

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Biography

Jessica Susana Ayala is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, specializing in online teaching methodologies. With a PhD from the University of Calgary, obtained in 2007, she has dedicated her career to enhancing the educational experience in social work. Her expertise is recognized through multiple awards for her dedication to teaching excellence, including the Teaching Excellence Award for Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work in 2017, and the Teaching in Online Environments Award also in 2017. Ayala has a background in social work education with a Master of Social Work (MSW) obtained in 1998 and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 1996, both from the University of Calgary. Her contributions to the field of social work education focus on innovative teaching practices, integrating technology into the curriculum, and promoting student engagement.

Research Interests

Awards

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Teaching in Online Environments

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Teaching Excellence Award Educational Leadership

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Teaching Excellence Award

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.