Dr. Melissa Keehn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melissa Keehn is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in the fields of gender and sexuality education, social studies education, and critical studies. She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of New Brunswick, obtained in 2017, and has previously completed her Bachelor’s degrees in Education from Saint Thomas University and Arts in 2007 and 2010 respectively. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics including teacher education, sex education, and feminist theories in education. Keehn has published several articles focusing on queer pedagogy and the intersection of sexuality with educational practices. Her work reflects a commitment to elevating marginalized voices and exploring the complexities of sexual identities within educational contexts. She teaches various courses including comprehensive sex education methods and cultural contexts in education, aimed at preparing future educators to navigate and respond to diverse learning needs in contemporary classrooms.

Research Interests

Courses

Teaching ED 5001 Teaching and Learning Theories Teaching ED 5002 Teaching and Learning Theories II Teaching ED 5003 Teaching and Learning Theories III Teaching ED 5050 B.Ed Practicum Teaching ED 5067 Comprehensive Sex Education Methods Teaching ED 5070 Cultural Contexts Education Teaching ED 5621 Introduction Social Studies in Elementary Education Teaching ED 5625 Introduction Teaching Secondary Social Studies Teaching ED 6131 Teachers Researchers Teaching ED 6133 Feminist Theory Education Teaching ED 6155 Deconstructing Cultural Diversity Schools

Requirements for University of New Brunswick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in Business or related field Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
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Specialization Notes

Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration