Dr. Steph Howells

Associate Professor

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Biography

Steph Howells is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph. She teaches courses and supervises students in the Criminal Justice Public Policy (CJPP) bachelor's and master's programs. Her research interests include school shootings, youth violence, qualitative methods, media analyses, and sociology education. Howells has contributed to various publications that focus on issues such as homelessness and youth education. Her work often employs qualitative research strategies and aims to address significant social issues through integrative reviews and comparative analyses. She continues to engage in funded projects aimed at understanding the intersections between youth, education, and social challenges such as homelessness, striving to build bridges in these critical areas of social concern.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).