Dr. Victoria Burns

Associate Professor

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Biography

Victoria Burns is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work, with a focus on the intersection of lived experience and academic research. She is a registered social worker and a passionate advocate for disability recovery, mental health, and addiction recovery. With over a decade of practice, her research interests encompass homelessness, stigma reduction, and community-based participatory methodologies. Victoria incorporates storytelling and the arts into her work, aiming to challenge stigma faced by marginalized populations. She has extensive involvement in the Campus Mental Health Strategy and has served on various committees, including the Substance Use Harm Reduction Subcommittee. Her educational background includes multiple degrees from McGill University and the University of New Brunswick. In addition to her academic contributions, Victoria actively participates in community initiatives focused on promoting wellness and supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, Alberta

Teaching and conducting research in the Faculty of Social Work, focusing on addiction recovery and mental health.

Awards

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

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Research Excellence Innovation Award

Courses

SOWK 412 Practicum II SOWK 413 Integrative Seminar II SOWK 553.12 Addiction & Recovery SOWK 557.44 Practicing Self-Care & Social Care SOWK 627 Practice Communities Organizations

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.