Dr. Patrina Duhaney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrina Duhaney is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, where she also serves as the Academic Co-Lead for the Democracy, Justice, and Sustainability initiative. Dr. Duhaney is a distinguished educator, scholar, and activist focusing on anti-Black racism through a transdisciplinary approach that integrates social work, criminology, education, gender studies, and law. She has a deep commitment to transformational change in Black communities, advocating for systemic justice and equity. She has been involved in significant research, addressing systemic inequalities and anti-Black racism, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Duhaney's research interests include immigrant, refugee, and racialized groups, trauma, violence, and wellness practices within human service organizations. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award and the Faculty of Social Work Early Career Research Award from the University of Calgary. Through her collaborative work with community organizations and government agencies, she continues to amplify her impact in academia and beyond, shaping the next generation of scholars and activists dedicated to social justice and equity.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Engaged in teaching, research, and community outreach focusing on anti-Black racism and systemic inequalities.

Awards

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award

2023-01-01
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Teaching Award for Team Teaching

2023-01-01
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Early Career Research Award

2022-01-01
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Calgary Black Achievement Award

2024-01-01

Courses

Critically Appraising Social Work Practice Advanced Topics in Clinical Social Work II Social Work and Diversity

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.