Dr. Carolyn Brooks

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carolyn Brooks is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the Department of Sociology, specializing in criminology, particularly intimate partner violence, social control, and resilience among youth. Her research focuses on the dynamic interplay of social control mechanisms and marginalization, tackling issues such as immigration, settler colonialism, and digital surveillance. She co-edited 'Critical Perspectives on Social Control and Regulation in Canada' and contributed to 'Marginality and Condemnation: A Critical Introduction to Criminology.' Carolyn teaches various courses including 'Foundations of Sociology' and 'Introduction to Criminology.' She is actively involved in supervising graduate students, guiding their research in sociology. Her significant contributions to academia were recognized with multiple teaching awards, including the USSU Teaching Excellence Award. Additionally, Carolyn has successfully supervised numerous theses in her area of expertise, focusing on the sociological dimensions of violence, crime, and identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Teaching and researching in sociology, focusing on criminology.

Awards

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USSU Teaching Excellence Award

2017-03-01
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USSU Teaching Excellence Award

2010-03-01
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Sylvia Wallace Sessional Lecturer Teaching Excellence Award

2004-01-01
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USSU Teaching Excellence Award

2003-01-01

Courses

Internship in Criminology Addictions Practicum Foundations of Sociology Introduction to Criminology Social Control Sociology and Law Introduction to Sociology Youth Crime Justice Current Issues in Criminal Justice Advanced Seminar in Criminology

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.