Dr. Walter Carroll

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Biography

Walter F. Carroll is an urban sociologist with expertise in race, ethnicity, diversity, urban political economy, urban violence, social network analysis, and policy related to urban problems. His work focuses on urban inequality and social justice, examining the factors that increase vulnerability and hinder recovery from urban disasters. He teaches courses that reflect this work, including ‘Urban Disasters: Resilient Cities,’ and has written extensively about gun violence. Carroll has contributed to several influential encyclopedias and served on editorial boards, notably for 'Guns in America,' and has written articles addressing key historical figures and topical issues in urban sociology. He previously held a professorship at Bridgewater State College, where he established a concentration on City, Community, and Region within the sociology major, focusing on Brockton and southeastern Massachusetts. His academic background includes a Doctorate, Master's, and Bachelor's in Sociology from American University, as well as a Certificate in Mandarin Chinese from Yale University.

Research Interests

Courses

UA 527: Feeding City: Urban Food UA 701: Urban Problems Policy Responses

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.