Dr. Usha George

Professor

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Biography

Usha George is a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University in the School of Social Work, bringing over two decades of experience in social work education, research, and community engagement. Her research focuses on immigration settlement in Canada, race relations, diversity, and organizational change. She has been recognized for her expertise in newcomer integration and has led significant research projects that have attracted over C$24 million in grants and contracts. Dr. George's scholarly work addresses social work with diverse communities, emphasizing policy and program development to support newcomers in Canada. She served as the academic director at the Toronto Metropolitan Centre for Immigration and Settlement and as the interim vice president for research innovation and dean of the Faculty of Community Services. Dr. George has published extensively and is a sought-after media commentator on immigration issues. Her extensive academic background includes a PhD in Sociology from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria and two master's degrees in Sociology and Social Welfare from Loyola University of Chicago and the University of Kerala, respectively.

Research Interests

Awards

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Errol Aspevig Award

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering