Dr. Holly Foster Talbot

Professor

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Biography

Holly Foster-Talbot is a Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a Chancellor EDGES Fellow and has a notable academic background, including a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her research centers on the intersections of crime, law, and social inequality, particularly focusing on the implications of parental incarceration and the rights of children impacted by the justice system. Through a mixed-methods approach, she explores topics such as social exclusion and the developmental outcomes for children exposed to violence. Dr. Foster-Talbot's work has been published in several esteemed journals including American Sociological Review and Social Problems. She has served as Chair-Elect and Past-Chair for various sections of the American Sociological Association, emphasizing her leadership within the field. In addition to her academic pursuits, she engages with community initiatives aimed at supporting incarcerated women and children.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and conducting research in the field of sociology, with a focus on crime, law, and social inequality.

Awards

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Chancellor EDGES Fellowship

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21st Century America Scholar

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Publication in Sociology Mental Health Section

Courses

SOCI 304: Criminology SOCI 314: Social Problems SOCI/WGST 421: Gender Crime SOCI 489: Juvenile Delinquency SOCI 627: Crime, Punishment Life Course

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.