Dr. Holly Campeau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Holly Campeau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo. She holds a PhD in Sociology and has a profound focus on cultural sociology, law, and policing. Her research examines cultural structures and processes underlying law and the criminal justice system, emphasizing police culture and police-citizen interactions. As a Senior Researcher at the Global Justice Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, she investigates justice reform and cultural dynamics within legal institutions. Campeau's dissertation, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), explores the impact of police culture and changing dynamics in law enforcement, with particular interest in accountability and oversight. Her work employs fieldwork and qualitative methods to unpack the complexities of arrest encounters and aims to shed light on the culture within the broader field of criminal justice. Holly has been awarded various research grants to support her investigations and is actively engaged in collaborative projects to enhance police governance and community service strategies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.