Dr. Scott Mclean

Professor

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Biography

Scott’s teaching at the University of Calgary focuses on social research methods, sociology of identity, and sociology of education. His research primarily contributes to postcolonial studies regarding the relationships between Inuit and the Canadian state, as well as historical sociology of Canadian universities and the cultural reception of self-help books. His scholarly applied research projects have attracted $4 million in external funding and resulted in the publication of four books and fifty articles in peer-reviewed journals. Scott has extensive experience in academic leadership and international work, having served as the University of Calgary representative in Mexico from 2017 to 2021 while developing opportunities for collaboration with Mexican institutions. He has also held the position of Director of Continuing Education at the University of Calgary, overseeing programs that cater to twelve thousand part-time students annually. His research areas include historical sociology of education, postcolonial studies and globalization, and public pedagogies in popular culture. Throughout his career, Scott has been actively engaged in exploring the impact of self-help literature and the evolution of adult education in Canada, contributing vital insights into the discourse and practices surrounding these fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Responsibilities include teaching and conducting research in sociology.

Director of Continuing Education

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Oversaw seventy full-time staff and one hundred sessional instructors, managing twenty programs of study.

University Representative

— Present

University of Calgary • Mexico City, Mexico

Developed collaborative opportunities between University of Calgary and Mexican higher education institutions.

Associate Dean (Research)

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Led the development of the online graduate program and co-authored foundational policy documents.

Director of Community Development Programs

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Directed community-focused programs and conducted intervention research in support of healthcare reform.

Courses

Intro Social Research Methods Historical-Comparative Methods / Content Analysis Major Research Project Seminar Sociology Education Sociology Identity

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.