Dr. André Caron

Professor

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Biography

André H. Caron is one of the founding members of the Department of Communication at the Université de Montréal, where he has taught since 1972 and became a full professor in 1985. His research focuses on the role of media in the lives of youth and children, an area that has seen him collaborate with organizations like the Office de la protection du consommateur on projects aimed at banning advertising directed at children. Caron has been instrumental in developing quality television content for young audiences, particularly through the show Les débrouillards, and worked on the establishment of the Réseau Éducation-Médias (now known as HabiloMédias). A former holder of the Bell Chair in interdisciplinary research on emerging technologies, he founded the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Emerging Technologies and led the Research Group on Youth and Media. Caron has published numerous books and contributed to reference works such as the Handbook of Child Well-Being and the Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior. His expertise is frequently sought by newspapers and media outlets, increasing the visibility of the Department of Communication while ensuring ongoing discourse around the issue of youth and media in society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1972-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

André H. Caron has been a professor at the Université de Montréal since 1972, specializing in communication and media studies.

Awards

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Member of the Order of Canada

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.