Dr. Jin Sun Yoon

Professor

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Biography

Jin-Sun Yoon has been a faculty member in the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria since 2002. With a background shaped by the experiences of being raised by Korean parents who survived the Japanese colonization and the Korean War, Jin-Sun brings a deeply personal and political perspective to their work. Their commitment to antiracism, social justice advocacy, and decolonizing praxis permeates their teaching, which focuses on practical pedagogy and community-engaged learning. Jin-Sun's extensive practice experience spans various sectors and countries, including Korea, Japan, Germany, England, and Denmark. Their academic foundation in counseling psychology fuels their commitment to working alongside disadvantaged populations, including neurodivergent youth, racialized communities, and Indigenous communities. Jin-Sun is known for fostering critical reflection in students, helping them develop racial literacy and engage with decolonial ethics. They have received several prestigious awards for their teaching excellence, including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship in 2015. Jin-Sun's contributions to community leadership are extensive, reflecting a robust commitment to equity and justice within and beyond the university context.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC

Teaching Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care, focusing on community-engaged learning and decolonizing educational practices.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

2011-01-01
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Harry Hickman Award for Teaching Excellence

2014-01-01
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3M National Teaching Fellowship

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.