Dr. Nicholas Spence

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Spence is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. His research focuses on various dimensions of social science, particularly in areas related to health and mental health, as well as social policy. He employs computational quantitative methods to analyze work, stratification, and markets. Spence's work aims to provide insights into how different social policies impact health outcomes and the dynamics of stratification within labor markets. With a background in advanced social analytics, he integrates quantitative approaches to understand complex social issues and enhance policy effectiveness. His ongoing projects include collaboration with the Consortium for Advanced Social Analytics, aiming to bridge gaps in social research using innovative methodologies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology