Dr. Jessica Tracy

Professor

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Biography

Jessica Tracy is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where she also serves as the Associate Head for Faculty Affairs. She earned her PhD from the University of California-Davis in 2006. Dr. Tracy's research focuses on the psychology of emotion, moral thinking, nonverbal expression, self-conscious emotions such as pride and shame, narcissism, and the dynamics of status hierarchy within social contexts. She is an established expert in how emotions influence human behavior and societal trends. Dr. Tracy has received multiple accolades for her contributions to the field including being named a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and receiving the Killam Faculty Research Prize. Her work has been supported by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) insight grant. She is also recognized for her book, 'Take Pride,' which dives into the often misunderstood emotion of pride.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and conducting research in psychology, particularly focusing on emotions and their impact on social behaviors.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Killam Faculty Research Prize

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New Investigator Award

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Health Research Scholar Award

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Outstanding Early Career Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.