Dr. David Mcelhattan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David McElhattan is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology department at Purdue University. His research focuses on punishment, social control, and the sociology of law, with particular attention to the relationships between criminal justice policy and social inequalities. He addresses the formal and informal barriers—referred to as "collateral consequences"—that individuals encounter when interacting with the criminal legal system. His work has been published in leading academic journals such as the American Journal of Sociology, Criminology & Public Policy, Law & Society Review, Law & Social Inquiry, and Punishment & Society.

Research Interests

Punishment Social Control Sociology of Law Criminal Justice Policy Social Inequalities

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.