Dr. Shu Ping Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Shu-Ping Chen is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Occupational Therapy. She completed her PhD at Queen’s University, focusing on rehabilitation science and the recovery of serious mental illnesses. She also holds a Master’s degree from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from National Taiwan University. Dr. Chen has extensive experience as both an occupational therapist and educator, having practiced in hospital settings and universities for over a decade. Her research emphasizes mental health issues, with particular attention to social inclusion, stigma reduction, and recovery among individuals suffering from mental illnesses. Dr. Chen teaches courses on mental health assessment in occupational therapy and research design in rehabilitation science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Joined the Department of Occupational Therapy, focusing on mental health and social inclusion.

Courses

OCCTH 518 - Approaches to Mental Health Assessment and Intervention REHAB 601 - Research Design in Rehabilitation Science

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management