Dr. Joseph Asomah

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Yaw Asomah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He previously held positions at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada, and taught at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. His research aims to produce critical sociological scholarship that informs policy advocacy efforts to foster a safer global society and promote inclusive sustainable development. His work generally focuses on corruption, socio-legal studies, criminology, and criminal justice. For example, in the field of corruption, he examines the causes, effects, and responses involving influential actors such as governments, media, civil society, and the international community. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including “Third World Quarterly,” “Critical Studies in Media Communication,” and “Crime, Law and Social Change.”

Research Interests

Awards

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Dr. Rui Feng's Doctoral Research Award

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Dean's Award

Courses

SOC 2510 - Criminology SOC 3740 - Global Corruption SOC 3830 - Youth, Crime Society SOC 3880 - Global Criminology SOC 7450 - White-Collar Crime

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.