Dr. Monica Prendergast

Professor

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Biography

Monica Prendergast is a Professor at the University of Victoria, specializing in Drama Education, Curriculum Instruction, and Performance Studies. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies in Theatre, Philosophy & Education from the University of Victoria, along with an MA in Curriculum Studies, Theatre & Education from the same institution. Her Bachelor degrees include a BEd in Artist Community Education (Dramatic Arts & English) from Queen's University and a BFA in Drama (Acting) from the University of Regina. Prendergast's research interests encompass Drama/Theatre Education for K-12 and Postsecondary levels, Curriculum Studies and Development, Applied Drama/Theatre, and Arts-Based Qualitative Research Methods, particularly performative poetic inquiry. She is actively involved in several graduate and undergraduate courses including Contemporary Curriculum Studies and Cross-curricular Inquiry, where she promotes innovative and personalized learning approaches in drama education.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.