Dr. Lynn Alden

Professor

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Biography

Lynn Alden is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Psychology. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1975. Alden has completed a clinical psychology internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Her research primarily focuses on anxiety disorders, particularly the cognitive and interpersonal processes associated with anxiety and depression. She has published over 150 papers and book chapters and has contributed to the development of widely-used psychometric measures. Alden serves on the editorial board of journals that concentrate on anxiety disorders. Her work has been supported by various grants, including those from the Social Sciences Research Council of Canada and Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Alden is a registered psychologist in British Columbia and a certified supervisor/trainer in cognitive therapy, having served as President of the Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs.

Research Interests

Awards

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Izaack Walton Killam Faculty Research Prize

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Izaack Walton Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

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Izaac Walton Killam Prize for Excellence in Teaching

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Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award

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.