Population Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)

12 credits required

The Certificate requires a minimum of four courses (12 credits) including two required core courses and two electives. At least one course taken for the Certificate must be from a department other than the student's home unit. (See the Certificate information page on the MPRC website for details.) Students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher in these four courses. Previously earned credits may be retroactively applied toward the Certificate. Students may apply to participate in the Certificate Program at any time up until the semester before they intend to graduate. Applications may be accessed by following the link above.

Course Title Credits
SOCY611Introduction to Demographic Methods3
SOCY630Population and Society3
or ECON772 Population Economics
Select two electives approved by advisor6
Total Credits12