Dr. Jason Carmichael

Professor

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Biography

Jason Carmichael is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Sociology at McGill University. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 2006 and joined McGill the same year. His research agenda primarily focuses on the sociopolitical arrangements that influence the adoption of criminal justice legislation and the use of formal social control mechanisms. His studies examine critical issues such as police use of lethal force, the size of municipal police departments, the legality surrounding the death penalty, and factors contributing to jail and prison use. Carmichael is currently leading a SSHRC funded project that investigates police behavior during encounters with citizens. His ongoing work also explores the organizational development and effectiveness of the U.S. environmental movement, highlighting how media influences public perceptions of climate change. His publications have appeared in various reputable journals, contributing extensively to the fields of criminology, political sociology, and environmental studies.

Research Interests

Courses

SOCI 250: Social Problems SOCI 395: Sociology Law SOCI 488: Prisons Punishment SOCI 504: Quantitative Analysis SOCI 514: Criminology

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
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  • CV
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  • Confirmation of Supervision
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.