| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
The program emphasizes the application of demographic techniques to solve social issues in various sectors, including business, government, and non-profit organizations. Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities, including urban or regional planner, healthcare administrator, policy analyst, and demographic statistical analyst.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The CGS in Demography equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze population processes, including fertility, mortality, and migration. The program emphasizes the application of demographic techniques to solve social issues in various sectors, including business, government, and non-profit organizations.
Objectives:
- Understand the causes and consequences of population change.
- Communicate demographic findings effectively in written and oral formats.
Outline:
Core Courses:
- Introduction to Demography
- Demographic Techniques
- Special Topics in Demography (x2)
Demography Electives:
- Two additional demography-related substantive or methods courses in any field
Statistics:
- One graduate-level statistics course in a related field
Optional Internship:
Careers:
Potential Job Titles:
- Urban or Regional Planner
- Healthcare Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Community Organizer
- Demographic Statistical Analyst
- Economist
Potential Employers:
- Federal, state, and local governments
- Military
- Hospital systems
- Universities
- Consulting firms
- Technology companies
- The program offers a flexible format, accommodating current UAlbany students and members of the community.
Summary:
The CGS in Demography at UAlbany provides a comprehensive understanding of demographic analysis and its applications in various fields. The program prepares graduates for diverse career opportunities and equips them with the skills to address crucial social issues related to population change.
