Dr. Monica Batac

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Anne Batac joined the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Social Work in June 2023. She is currently completing her PhD in Social Work at McGill University, focusing on the experiences of diasporic Filipino/a/x workers. Her interdisciplinary research program emphasizes community capacity-building and mobilizing Filipino community members in Canada. In 2018, she was awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Monica is a critical qualitative researcher and community practitioner who incorporates feminist, anti-racist, and decolonial pedagogical approaches in her teaching. She works both formally and informally with students to develop their practice within their communities. Additionally, she is a co-founder and co-organizer of the Filipino Canadian Social and Community Workers Network.

Research Interests

Immigration Labour Migration Community Organizing Community Development Community Practice Program Design Evaluation Non-profit Management Critical Filipino/a/x Studies Filipino Diaspora Transnational Feminism Anti-Racism Decolonizing Methodologies Critical Qualitative Research Action Research Community-based Research

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.