Dr. Joanne Heritz

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Biography

Joanne Heritz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science at Brock University, where she also serves as a Research Associate with Brock’s Niagara Community Observatory. She holds a PhD in Comparative Public Policy from McMaster University, an MA and BA in Political Science from Brock University, and a Master of Information Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Public Policy, Public Administration, and Canadian Studies, with particular interests in urban Indigenous Peoples in Canada, representation of marginalized minorities in policy processes, and urban governance. Dr. Heritz's current projects address critical issues such as the housing crisis in Canada, exploring community-driven partnerships with Indigenous communities to assert their voices in local housing policy. Her work has been published in renowned journals, and she is actively engaged in community initiatives related to housing and food security in Niagara.

Research Interests

Courses

Politics, Policy & Public Service Liberal Democracy Local Government Party Politics Political Behaviour Indigenous Politics Canada Advanced Issues Canadian Public Policy Public Sector Management Postmodern Political Theory Issues Local Government Citizen Politics Philosophy Law Machinery Government Business-Government Relations Comparative Public Policy Internship

Requirements for Brock University

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.