Dr. Ryan Hurl

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan Hurl is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto Scarborough. His research focuses on multiple facets of political theory and comparative politics, particularly in the areas of comparative constitutional law, judicial politics, and the history of political thought. Hurl is dedicated to promoting the understanding of American politics through his work, currently developing an online, open-access textbook intended to advance the study of these critical subjects. He holds a PhD from Cornell University, where he also earned his MA, and has a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto. His academic contributions are aimed at exploring the intersections of political development in Canada and the United States. Ryan is also engaged in discussions about constitutional theory and comparative public law, reflecting a broad interest in the foundational elements of governance and their practical implications in modern societies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology