Demography, PhD
Penn Demography trains independent researchers who are prepared to fill leading roles in social demography and population analysis at a variety of organizations and are well versed in the growth, structure, health and well-being of human populations. Graduates have a firm grasp of both the substance and methods of study in the core areas of demography and population sciences (mortality, fertility, migration, population aging, and demographic — economic interrelations) from both a domestic and international perspective.
The Graduate Group in Demography is responsible for training students through course work and supervised research. The Graduate Group in Demography is composed of faculty members with backgrounds in demography, sociology, economics, anthropology, nursing, and medicine.
For more information: http://demog.pop.upenn.edu/
Required Courses
A minimum of 12 course units must be taken at the University of Pennsylvania.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DEMG/SOCI 6070 | Introduction to Demography | 1 |
| DEMG/SOCI 6090 | Basic Demographic Methods | 1 |
| DEMG/SOCI 5350 | Quantitative Methods I | 1 |
| DEMG/SOCI 5351 | Quantitative Methods II | 1 |
| DEMG/SOCI 6040 | Methodology of Social Research | 1 |
| DEMG 7070 | Second Year Research Seminar I (Part I of a two-part course) | 1 |
| DEMG 7071 | Second Year Research Seminar II (Part II of a two-part course) | 1 |
| DEMG/SOCI 7960 | Demographic, Economic, and Social Interrelations | 1 |
| Demography Electives | ||
| Select four independent study or other demography courses | 4 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select eight course units | 8 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| First and Second Year Papers | ||
| Total Course Units | 20 | |
University PhD Benchmarks
In addition to Program requirements, the following milestones must be completed:
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Evaluation | ||
| Candidacy Examination | ||
| Dissertation Defense/Oral Exam | ||
| Dissertation Deposit | ||
For more information view the University’s Academic Rules for PhD Programs.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.