Dr. Paul Stortz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Stortz is an Associate Professor in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. With a keen focus on history education and philosophy of higher education, he has authored various articles published in notable academic journals. Stortz holds a B.A. in British History from Lakehead University, a B.A. in Canadian History from York University, an M.A. in History Education from the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Higher Education from the University of Toronto. His research interests encompass cultural, ethnic, and gender history, emphasizing identity theory and Canadian immigration policy. He has contributed significantly to academic discourse through participation in university strategic initiatives and by securing multiple SSHRC grants for various projects related to academic life and historical studies. Stortz’s work has been recognized through several awards, including the Emerald Literati Network's Outstanding Paper Award in 2012 and multiple nominations for teaching excellence at the University of Calgary.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Paper Award

2012-01-01
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Founders’ Prize

2010-01-01
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Nominated for various Awards

2021-01-01

Courses

HTST 59105 Directed Reading Research HTST 59301 Selected Topics History

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.