Dr. Muna Udbi Ali

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Muna-Udbi Abdulkadir Ali is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Environment and Urban Change at York University. With a PhD in Curriculum and Pedagogy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, and a Master’s degree in Sociology from York University, she brings a rich interdisciplinary perspective to her work. Her research interests span diverse fields such as Black Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Environmental Justice, focusing on issues related to race, gender, class, and surveillance. Ali collaborates on various projects, including the 'Bridging gaps, building futures' initiative exploring Black faculty cluster hires across Canadian universities. Her publications include contributions to scholarly books and notable articles addressing anti-racist frameworks and critical pedagogy. Ali’s academic journey includes previous roles at California State University San Marcos and Christopher Newport University. She actively engages in curriculum development and policy consultation in Canada and beyond, aiming to influence education through a lens of equity and social justice.

Research Interests

Courses

Popular Education Social Change Theory Practice Black Atlantic Environmental Justice Spaces Development Race/Racism Environmental Justice Black Geographies

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Interest
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Sample of Written Work
Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.