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Demographers study various types of human population processes and play a key role in the fields of education, international development, environmental impact analysis, marketing, urban planning, healthcare, public safety, government, actuarial science and academia.  (For specifics on the career application of population studies, see here). Using empirical, evidence-based data, demographers shape government policy and contribute ideas to the betterment of society.  The certificate in Population Studies prepares undergraduate students for careers requiring demographic skills or for entering graduate programs in related areas. The certificate program is not a major in itself. It requires 15 semester hours of coursework, some of which may satisfy other University and major requirements. 

Contact the Undergraduate Advising Office 545-0577, Thompson 712, advising@soc.umass.edu for further information.