Masters of Arts in Sociology

Bowling Green State University

A growing number of administrative, planning, and statistical agencies at all levels of government, public policy research organizations, and private industries are showing an interest in employing persons whose primary training and expertise is in the use and analysis of population statistics. In addition, an increasing number of students have shown an interest in acquiring specialized training in techniques of demographic analysis at an earlier stage in their graduate education than is common in more traditional graduate programs. Designed in response to these trends, the Graduate Program in Applied Demography prepares graduates for employment in a variety of service, government, or business settings upon the completion of the master’s degree. Students who intend to continue their education through the doctoral degree should also consider the Graduate Program in demography within the Department of Sociology. This program has different requirements for the master’s degree in demography and is generally designed to prepare students for entry into a doctoral level program.

College of Arts and Sciences