{"id":594,"date":"2021-06-30T21:16:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T21:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centers-ccfp.sanford.duke.edu\/ccfp\/?page_id=594"},"modified":"2025-01-16T13:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:00:27","slug":"child-policy-research-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/education\/child-policy-research-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Policy Research Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The Child Policy Research Certificate offers Duke undergraduates a chance to explore child and family policy issues through interdisciplinary study, while working closely with faculty members to conduct original research on real-world policy issues.<\/p>\r\n<p>This certificate is designed to teach students how to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Analyze<\/strong> issues facing children, families, and society<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Apply<\/strong> analytical skills to study these issues with empirical rigor<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Engage<\/strong> in research that informs policy and practice<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The certificate program draws on the expertise of Duke faculty to gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing today&#8217;s children and families. Through this certificate, students could pursue such topics as social and economic inequalities in education; gang violence in communities; the economic costs of childhood obesity; maltreatment of young children; and adolescent substance abuse. By combining courses in psychology, public policy, sociology, economics, and education, students can create a program of study to prepare them for a diverse range of careers.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/certificatefactsheet-Sept-2022-1.pdf\">More Details<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Requirements<\/h2>\r\n<p>Successful completion of six (6) courses from the following categories will lead to a Certificate in Child Policy Research:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Three (3) required core courses<\/li>\r\n<li>One (1) methodology course<\/li>\r\n<li>Two (2) electives from departments such as psychology and neuroscience, public policy, sociology, economics and education<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Course Details<\/h2>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Three (3) Required Courses<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Collapse<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Child Policy Research (cornerstone &#8211; ChildPol 250S\/PubPol 242S)<\/li>\r\n<li>Research Independent Study or Honors Thesis (ChildPol 393 or equivalent in another department with permission from certificate director) <a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Child-Policy-Research-Certificate-Student-Projects-2017-202324.pdf\">List of Past Projects<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Multidisciplinary Approaches to Contemporary Children&#8217;s Issues (capstone &#8211; ChildPol 495S\/PubPol 420S *only offered in the spring*)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Methodology Course<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The methodology course requirement may be fulfilled with a methods course in the department of the student&#8217;s major, or with Research Methods for Education Policy (ChildPol 590S\/PubPol 590S).<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Elective Courses<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" href=\"#\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Elective courses may be selected from across academic departments such as psychology and neuroscience, public policy, sociology, economics and education.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Spring-2025-Course-Offerings.pdf\">Click here to view course listings for Spring 2025.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Application-Form.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apply Now <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>Congratulations, Class of 2024 Graduates!<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/education\/child-policy-research-certificate\/alumni\/class-of-2024\/\">Learn more about our newest alumni and their projects here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Untitled design (15)\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Untitled-design-15.png\" alt=\"Untitled design (15)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;Thanks to the certificate program, I was able to meet wonderful people who shared my passion for child and family policy. This experience helped shape my plans for after graduation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Samantha Rubalcava, Certificate graduate &#8217;24 (public policy major, economics minor)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Samantha circle headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Samantha-circle-headshot.png\" alt=\"Samantha circle headshot\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;The certificate program taught me so much, not just about children and families but also how to communicate effectively with researchers, policymakers, and community members.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Gracie Blackburn, Certificate graduate &#8217;24 (history major, creative writing minor)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Gracie circle headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Gracie-circle-headshot.png\" alt=\"Gracie circle headshot\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ve been very fortunate to both study and work within Child Policy Research, gaining wonderful mentors and friends along the way. I&#8217;m excited to pursue a career in healthcare with a greater understanding of the transformative impact that policy has on the lives of children and families.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Molly Carson, Certificate graduate &#8217;23 (neuroscience major, chemistry minor)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Circle headshots (200 \u00d7 200 px)\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Circle-headshots-200-\u00d7-200-px.jpg\" alt=\"Molly Carson\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;I loved my time in the CPR Certificate program at Duke. I was able to take some of my favorite classes while enjoying the benefits of a small cohort. The independent study and capstone course were the perfect culmination of my experience.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Brynn Meyercord, Certificate graduate &#8217;23 (public policy major, global health minor)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Circle headshots (200 \u00d7 200 px) (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Circle-headshots-200-\u00d7-200-px-1.png\" alt=\"Circle headshots (200 \u00d7 200 px) (1)\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;The Child Policy Research certificate gave me the opportunity to study the intersection of my interests within my major, policy issues that impact children and families, and with research. I am grateful for my professors, classes, and peers that made this program a highlight of my academic experience at Duke.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Noor Sandhu, Certificate graduate &#8217;21 (sociology major)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Noor\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Noor-2-e1628109007460.png\" alt=\"Noor\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Have questions?<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Contact:<\/h3>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Circle-headshots-3.png\" alt=\"Victoria Pearce\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/person\/victoria-pearce\/\">Victoria Pearce<\/a><br \/>Program Administrator<br \/>(919) 613-9303<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/Circle-headshots-2.png\" alt=\"Katie Rosenbalm\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu\/person\/katie-rosanbalm\/\">Katie Rosanbalm<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Faculty Director<br \/>(919) 668-3294<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Child Policy Research Certificate offers Duke undergraduates a chance to explore child and family policy issues through interdisciplinary study, while working closely with faculty members to conduct original research on real-world policy issues. 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