Dr. David Pate

Associate Professor

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Biography

David J. Pate Jr. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Consumer Science and the Department of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research mainly employs qualitative research methods to explore the relationships between non-custodial fathers and their children, as well as the child support enforcement system and its interaction with social welfare policies impacting African American adult males and their families. Before his academic career, he practiced as a social worker for 16 years, where he gained experience in direct practice, administration, and policy advocacy. This professional background informs his scholarly activities and provides an integrative approach to his analysis in research.

Research Interests

Qualitative Research Non-Custodial Fatherhood Child Support Enforcement Social Welfare Policy African American Family Studies

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin–Madison • Madison, WI

Teaching and researching in the fields of Consumer Science and Human Development & Family Studies.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences