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Among the finest anywhere, York’s Faculties introduce students to a broad perspective of the world that results in original thought and theory. Our flexible cross-discipline programming and innovative course design provides students with an amazing variety of academic opportunities where learning and debate are not only valued; they are encouraged.

To learn more about faculty members in our program, we encourage you to review their individual profile webpage by clicking on the (link) icon.

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Jakeet Singh

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations, Co-supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

jsingh3@yorku.ca Jakeet Singh‘s Website  
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Joan Steigerwald

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations, Co-supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

steiger@yorku.ca Joan Steigerwald‘s Website  
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Patrick D M Taylor

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

taylorp@yorku.ca Patrick D M Taylor‘s Website  
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Thomas Teo

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations, Co-supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

tteo@yorku.ca Thomas Teo‘s Website  
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Mark P Thomas

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations, Co-supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

mpthomas@yorku.ca Mark P Thomas‘s Website  
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Jean-Thomas Tremblay

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

jtt@yorku.ca Jean-Thomas Tremblay‘s Website  
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James P Vernon

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations, Co-supervisor of Master's Theses, Co-supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

jvernon@yorku.ca James P Vernon‘s Website  
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Brenda Spotton Visano

Supervision Eligibility

Principal supervisor of Master's Theses, Principal supervisor of Doctoral Dissertations

spotton@yorku.ca Brenda Spotton Visano‘s Website  

Members Emeriti may act as co-supervisors of doctoral dissertations and as a principal or co-supervisor of master’s theses; may serve on supervisory and examining committees; may teach graduate courses (including supervision of Major Research Papers/Projects); and may participate in decision-making processes in accordance with program governance procedures.

Adjunct members may join a supervisory committee as a member and may serve on an examining committee but are not permitted to hold the supervisor position on SPTH committees.

  • Brophy, Susan Dianne
  • Keikhaee, Aidin
  • Kolia, Zahir

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The Graduate Program in Social & Political Thought at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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