Dr. Valerie Steeves

Professor

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Biography

Valerie Steeves is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa, specializing in the intersection of human rights and technology. Her research focuses on media stereotyping and the social construction of crime, areas that have become increasingly relevant in today’s digital landscape. Dr. Steeves has supervised numerous graduate students and engaged with various interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the implications of technology on societal norms. She obtained her Ph.D. in Communication from Carleton University in 2005, a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto in 1982, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1979. Her academic contributions enrich the discourse around criminological theories and legal frameworks in the context of evolving media narratives.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in the fields of criminology and law.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History