Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Demographic Methods

The Graduate Certificate in Demographic Methods Program is the academic pathway to advanced population research at the University of Washington. The population studies curriculum is comprised of a comprehensive program of courses that integrates a variety of disciplines and core demography, a professional development seminar series, a weekly research seminar, and opportunities for research collaboration with CSDE Faculty Affiliates, often following an apprenticeship training model. It extends beyond the requirements of a traditional graduate degree and provides trainees with a number of important benefits, including:

• Access to significant research support services (computing, research consultations, workshops, lab equipment, and more)
• Assistance in matching students with CSDE Faculty Affiliate mentors and potential research collaborators
• Opportunities to apply for competitive fellowships and funding opportunities to support research activities and travel to present research

The Certificate Program can be completed while concurrently pursuing a graduate degree in any department. Completed graduate certificates, like degrees, are recorded on the university transcript. Recipients of the certificate will be acknowledged at CSDE’s end of year reception and presented with a framed certificate.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a series of courses and participate in various research and professional development activities. The specific requirements for receiving the certificate in Demographic Research from CSDE include:

• Completion of a set of core courses in demographic methods
• Participation in a professional development seminar series
• Attendance at a weekly research seminar
• Opportunities for research collaboration with CSDE Faculty Affiliates

Courses

CSDE offers and sponsors a number of courses on population research and professional development, including:

• Core courses in demographic methods
• Elective courses in specialized topics
• Professional development seminars
• Research workshops

Fellowship Funding

CSDE offers students, staff, and faculty numerous resources to develop and hone their skills in population research and to receive consulting and support for their population research projects, including:

• Competitive fellowships
• Funding opportunities for research activities and travel
• Support for research collaborations with CSDE Faculty Affiliates

Demographic Training Resources

CSDE provides students, staff, and faculty with numerous resources to develop and hone their skills in population research, including:

• Demographic training programs
• Workshops and seminars
• Consulting and support services for research projects
• Access to research support services (computing, research consultations, workshops, lab equipment, and more)