Dr. Pascale De Kerckhove

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pascale de Kerckhove is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Social Work, where she has been teaching since 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Family Studies obtained in 2006 and a Master of Social Work conferred in 2011 from the same institution. Pascale has a diverse background as a healthcare social worker, having practiced in acute, community, and outpatient settings. Her areas of specialization include pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, perinatal care, child and adolescent trans care, adult oncology, and adult palliative care. Currently, she works as a Clinical Resource Social Worker in the Assisted Dying Program at Vancouver Coastal Health. Pascale is also a facilitator for the Serious Illness Conversation Guide and has special interests in Narrative Medicine, end-of-life care, and bereavement/grief counseling. In her teaching, she emphasizes the importance of the social work profession and its intersection with social policy, the Canadian political landscape, and social justice issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver

Teaches courses in the School of Social Work and supervises Master's students.

Clinical Resource Social Worker

— Present

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver

Works in the Assisted Dying Program, providing social work support in end-of-life care.

Courses

SOWK 200 (001)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.