Dr. Christopher Wildeman

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Biography

Christopher Wildeman is a Professor of Sociology at Duke University, where he has held various appointments since 2020. His research focuses on the prevalence, causes, and consequences of contact with the criminal legal system and the child welfare system, especially the impact on families. He is a co-director of the Carceral Studies Certificate at the Kenan Institute for Ethics and holds affiliate positions at the Center for Child and Family Policy. His work has been instrumental in analyzing the effects of family incarceration and child maltreatment, with published articles contributing important findings to the fields of sociology and public policy.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)