Dr. Susan Boon

Professor

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Biography

Susan Boon is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary, specializing in the social psychology of interpersonal relationships. Since 1992, she has been passionately exploring the darker sides of personal relationships, a topic that has intrigued her throughout her academic career. With a strong background in psychology, having obtained her B.A. from the University of Alberta in 1987, her M.A. from the University of Waterloo in 1988, and her Ph.D. from the same institution in 1992, Dr. Boon has developed a robust academic foundation that supports her research interests. She has trained under notable mentors, including Dr. John G. Holmes and Dr. Brendan G. Rule, which has significantly influenced her academic journey. Dr. Boon has collaborated with her students to investigate various topics within the field of personal relationships, contributing to a deeper understanding of these complex dynamics.

Research Interests

Courses

PSYC 443 Interpersonal Relationships

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.