Dr. Regine King

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Regine King is a transdisciplinary and transnational social work researcher and educator, recognized for her expertise in racial justice, cross-cultural mental health, and social healing processes. Her research contributions emphasize anti-colonial, anti-racist, and Black feminist perspectives, gaining her prestigious funding through multiple tri-council grants. An active community member, Dr. King leads initiatives focusing on truth, reconciliation, healing from collective trauma, and addressing anti-Black racism. She has taught various critical and clinical courses, fostering principles of critical consciousness and transformative learning in her teaching philosophy. Dr. King's work as a public speaker explores critical mental health approaches and genocide scholarship, marking her as an influential figure in peacebuilding. Notably, she holds the Research Excellence Chair at the University of Calgary and has received several awards, including the Killam Emerging Research Leader Award. Her commitment to community advocacy underscores her leadership roles in initiatives promoting equity and healthy communities, including co-founding the Anti-Black Racism Taskforce at her institution. Her ongoing research includes project collaborations aimed at addressing gender-based violence and evaluating the effectiveness of homegrown solutions in post-genocide Rwanda.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Research)

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Engaged in research and teaching in the Faculty of Social Work.

Awards

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Research Excellence Chair Award

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Killam Emerging Research Leader Award

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Team-Teaching Award

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Alberta Immigrant Impact Award

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Black People Making History Calgary and Surrounding Areas

Courses

SOWK 600 Social Justice & Theory Advanced Social Work SOWK 303 Practice Individuals (Virtual Learning Circles) SOWK 622 International Social Work in Canada SOWK 555 Africentric Perspectives Social Work SOWK 614.05 Community-Based Health Wellness Approaches

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
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  • 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.