Dr. Guy Rocher

Professor

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Biography

Guy Rocher graduated in sociology from Laval University and Harvard University in the United States. A prolific author, he wrote a seminal book of the 20th century in sociology, Introduction to General Sociology. Throughout his career, Professor Rocher has led numerous study committees and academic organizations, participated in the Royal Commission on Education in Quebec, and contributed to the drafting of the Parent Report. He has received numerous honors, including the Marcel-Vincent Prize from the Canadian Francophone Association for Advancement of Science and the Pierre-Chauveau Medal from the Royal Society of Canada. An associate researcher at the Research Center in Public Law (CRDP), he is recognized as having played a decisive role in linguistic, cultural, and scientific policy in Quebec. His research interests include the organization of healthcare for Indigenous peoples and the sociology of law and ethics.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Professor at the Faculty of Law, specialized in sociology and ethics.

Awards

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Marcel-Vincent Prize

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Léon-Gérin Prize

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Molson Prize

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National Order of Quebec

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Member of the Order of Canada

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.