Dr. Lorienne Jenstad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lorienne Jenstad is an Associate Professor in the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She obtained her Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Western Ontario in 1996 and later pursued her doctoral studies in Audiology in Seattle, Washington. After completing her doctorate, she returned to Vancouver in 2005. With over five years of experience in conducting clinical research on hearing aids, her teaching and research interests center on hearing aids, speech acoustics, speech perception, and hearing health care for older adults. Dr. Jenstad is involved in various research themes within the intersection of communication, mind, and body, actively contributing to the field of audiology and the betterment of auditory health for aging populations.

Research Interests

Hearing Aids Speech Acoustics Speech Perception Hearing Health Care for Older Adults

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teach and conduct research in the field of Audiology and Speech Sciences, focusing on hearing aids and older adult hearing health care.

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.