Dr. Ken Caine

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ken Caine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta. He completed his PhD in Rural Sociology at the University of Alberta in 2008. His research interests focus on Environmental Sociology, particularly the intersection of environmental governance and social practices in the context of natural resource management in the circumpolar North. Caine employs qualitative research methods, including ethnography, to investigate power dynamics and institutional changes affecting community-based resource management. He has engaged in significant fieldwork in Indigenous land governance and cultural landscapes in Canada’s North. Caine's academic background encompasses both natural science (forestry and ecology) and social science (sociology), affording him a unique interdisciplinary perspective on environmental issues. Furthermore, he is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and has received several awards throughout his career for his contributions to sociology and environmental studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Associate Professor in Sociology, focusing on Environmental Sociology and natural resource management.

Courses

Qualitative Methods in Social Research Introduction to Environmental Sociology Social Problems Introductory Sociology Sociology Honours Thesis Directed Study in Sustainability

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management