Dr. Phyllis Johnson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Phyllis Johnson is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Sociology. She holds a Ph.D. in Family Resource Management from Ohio State University, an M.S. in Home Economics from Kansas State University, and a B.S. in Home Economics Education from Kansas State University. Her research emphasizes the allocation of financial and human resources among families coping with stressful circumstances, focusing on immigration resettlement, family separation, and work-family conflicts. Johnson has conducted a quantitative longitudinal study on employment and consumer patterns among Vietnamese and Lao refugees and has studied the effects of financial support on family well-being among Sudanese refugee men. She is part of a multinational research group and has received funding from the Canadian Space Agency to interview retired cosmonauts about family dynamics related to space missions. Johnson has published numerous articles in reputable journals and is recognized for her contributions to the field of family resource management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching courses in Family Resource Management, Families at Work, and Family Economic Issues. Conducting research in the area of family financial resources and their impact on family well-being.

Awards

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Margaret Speechly Stansfield Award

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Desserts Award

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Founders’ Invited Lectureship Award

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.