Dr. Nicolas Carrier

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Biography

Nicolas Carrier is a Professor at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He holds a Ph.D. from Université du Québec à Montréal in Sociology. His research focuses on social systems theory, theoretical criminology, and social control, addressing topics such as law, punishment, moralization, biocriminology, drug policies, and prison penal abolitionism. Carrier has published extensively on these subjects and has contributed to various edited volumes and academic journals. His work critically examines the implications of social control mechanisms and the societal responses to crime. Throughout his academic career, he has been involved in projects that advocate for penal reforms and highlight the societal dimensions of crime and justice, emphasizing the importance of understanding the social contexts that shape criminal behavior. Carrier's scholarship seeks to influence policy discussions surrounding drug use and the prison system, advocating for approaches that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice • Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Teaching and researching in the field of criminology and social theory.

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
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.