Dr. Tamara Shepherd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tamara Shepherd is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on feminist political economy and digital culture, including digital policy and labor within 'Big Tech'. She is currently a co-investigator on a project examining the role and impact of mentorship in equity, diversity, and inclusion in technology, which is funded by SSHRC’s Insight Program. Tamara serves as an editor for the Canadian Journal of Communication's Policy Portal and is on the editorial board of the journal as well. She has published her work in various notable venues including Convergence, Monday, and the International Journal of Cultural Studies, among others.

Research Interests

Courses

Communication Research Methods Interdisciplinary Approaches to Communication Studies

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.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or 4-year Bachelor's degree in another discipline 3000 hours of paid or volunteer work in human services Undergraduate Statistics course
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Two References (one academic, one professional)
  • Departmental Information Form
  • Resume/CV
  • Self-Calculated GPA worksheet
Specialization Notes

Faculty of Social Work. Also listed as Department of Social Work.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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
PTE
Overall
Required:68
Prerequisites
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) status Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (normally) Undergraduate Statistics course with minimum C grade Active nursing registration in Alberta (CRNA/CRPNA)
Application Checklist
  • Proof of Nursing Registration
  • Official Transcripts
  • References
  • Interview (if required)
Specialization Notes

Faculty of Nursing / Department of Nursing. Applicants must contact the Graduate Programs Office prior to applying.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent Quantitative background for finance applicants
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE Score Report
  • Resume
  • References
Specialization Notes

Department of Finance / Haskayne School of Business. Recommended GMAT is 550+ for MBA, 600+ for MFin.

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field Identification of a potential supervisor (for thesis-based)
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • References
  • Research Proposal (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Covers Department of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Geomatics Engineering.

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:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree in a relevant life science or health field Consent of a faculty supervisor
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • References
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Covers Cumming School of Medicine programs including Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oncology, and Community Health Sciences.