Dr. Kelly Babchishin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kelly M. Babchishin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. She completed her Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Carleton University and held a Banting postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Mental Health Research in Ottawa and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm from 2013 to 2017. Prior to her current position, Kelly served as a research advisor for Public Safety Canada from 2017 to 2019 and worked with the Parole Board of Canada from 2019 to 2021. Her research focuses on understanding sexually harmful behaviors through an epidemiological and socioecological framework, aiming to improve prevention strategies for at-risk populations. Kelly is the director of the Sexually Harmful Behaviour Research Lab, which conducts research on various topics, including online sexual offending and incest sexual behaviors. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to tackle these complex issues, using population-based and family-based data to provide insights that inform policy and practice. Kelly's work has been supported by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Tech Coalition, and other internal funding sources.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in the field of forensic psychology.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.