FSU Center for Demography and Population Health

Our Combined Bachelor’s-Master’s Pathway Program allows students to fast-track their education by counting up to 12 graduate-level credit hours toward both their bachelor’s degree and our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) degree!

The program is open to undergraduate students of any major and allows them to use tuition assistance, such as Bright Futures, to cover course costs.

Apply to our MSD program by July 1 for Fall 2026 admission!

To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/combined-bachelors-masters-pathway-program

Through our one-year Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program, students learn about real-world issues affecting populations across social, economic, and health-related domains.

In addition, students develop skills in working with numbers and statistical software, and proficiency with demographic data, methods, and concepts.

Apply by July 1 for Fall 2026 admission!

To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/prospective-students/masters-program

Check out this video about our Combined Pathways program at https://youtu.be/c8Y6KFS5Tj4!

Our Combined Pathways Program is a great alternative to double-majoring. It provides students with interdisciplinary study, valuable credentials, and graduate classes at an undergraduate price, including Bright Futures! Students receive individualized instruction from faculty members, who often work one-on-one with them throughout the courses.

CDPH Combined Pathways Program Student Interview -- Sarah Neal Sarah Neal is utilizing the Combined Bachelor's-Master's Pathway Pr...

The application deadline for our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) degree is July 1 for Fall admission! The program is designed to be completed in one calendar year. Students begin the program in the Fall semester and graduate the following summer.

For more information, visit https://cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/prospective-students/masters-program/

Our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program emphasizes population growth and decline, with a focus on research factors such as gerontology, fertility, immigration, mortality, and statistical demography.

The program provides students with a strong foundation in demographic techniques and statistical analysis, along with a small cohort, allowing for more individualized support and collaboration.

To learn more about our MSD program, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/prospective-students/masters-program

Check out this video about our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program at www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkWhJ1X-2GE

Our program is one of only a few one-year Master of Science in Demography programs in the United States, and features a small cohort, providing students with individualized learning opportunities. Our application deadline is July 1!

Master of Science in Demography Student Interview - Carl Jean Pierre Florida State University's Center for Demography and Population Health offers one of only a few one-year Master of Science in Demography programs in the Unit...

Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University Associate Professor of Sociology Mathew Hauer.

Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study projects that without significant adaptation, premature deaths among adults aged 65 and older linked to high-tide flooding could increase 43-fold by 2100.

Unlike storm surges from major hurricanes, high-tide flooding happens regularly and is often viewed as a nuisance rather than a danger. But researchers found even shallow flooding on roads can delay emergency medical care for older adults during time-sensitive emergencies such as cardiac arrest.

To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-study-warns-routine-coastal-flooding-could-become-deadly-for-older-adults

Featuring one of the only one-year Master of Science in Demography programs in the United States, our program has a 100% employment rate with graduates going on to careers in a variety of industries!

For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/prospective-students/masters-program!

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2026 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients.

Flowing from the COSSPP Strategic Plan, the college has developed a COSSPP Faculty Awards Series to honor high-achieving faculty in the areas of teaching, research, and service.

“It’s a great privilege to recognize 10 outstanding faculty members with this year’s awards,” said Dean Tim Chapin. “Their dedication and contributions reflect the strength of our college’s commitment to research, teaching, and service.”

Out of numerous nominees, the Faculty Awards Committee selected the following faculty to receive these honors (from top left to bottom right):

Ziqi Li, Matt Brooks, Carlisle Rainey, Keon-Hyung Lee, Katie Sherron, Alexandra Cockerham, John Reynolds, Meaghan McSorley, Simona Andrei, John Felkner.

To read more, visit the link in our bio (tr.ee/dfzAA4NcGY)!

CDPH congratulates Carl Jean‑Pierre, awarded the Serow Prize for the 2025 academic year for exemplary performance in the graduate program in Demography.

Named in honor of Professor William J. Serow, this award recognizes outstanding academic achievement and potential.

Learn more about the prize, Professor Serow’s legacy, and the MSD program at the link in our bio.