Dr. Susan Yamamoto

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Susan Yamamoto. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Susan Yamamoto completed her graduate training at Carleton University in the experimental forensic psychology program, specializing in jury decision-making. Her current research, conducted in the Normative Ethics Law Lab (NELL), focuses on lay punishment ethics, the insanity defense, and racial and cultural differences in the courtroom. The lab aims to understand basic social processes that help promote fairness in legal and political decisions. Yamamoto's extensive research includes examining the influence of defendant race and mental disorder types on mock juror decision-making in insanity trials. She has also explored social identity within Canadian courtrooms and the effects of juror and defendant race on trial outcomes. Her publication record includes numerous papers in notable journals, contributing valuable insights to the fields of psychology and law. Yamamoto is dedicated to advancing knowledge in her area of expertise through rigorous methodology and impactful research publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Campion College • Regina, SK

Teaching and conducting research in the field of psychology, specializing in forensic psychology and jury decision-making.

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.