Dr. Patrick Parnaby

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick Parnaby is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on policing, deviant behavior, risk sociology, and stigma. Recent work has examined police retirement as a form of 'role exit' and the impacts of retirement on officers' sense of identity. He has collaborated with organizations like the Police Pensioners Association of Ontario to investigate the resilience of police retirees. Dr. Parnaby is available to supervise graduate students at both the Master's and PhD levels, contributing his expertise in areas related to societal issues surrounding policing and deviance.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).