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College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
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Master of Science in Demography (MSD) Program
Our MSD is the only of it's kind in the Southeast and is recognized among the nation's elite public universities. The program has a 100% employment rate with graduates going on to careers in a variety of industries.
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A Message from Director John Taylor, Ph.D
Despite being home to a large university, our research center provides a nurturing environment for our students and propels them to become world-class MSD graduates.
What is demography?
Demography is the scientific study of human populations—their size, their composition, and how they change through births, deaths, and the movement of people (Population Reference Bureau, 2021).
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COSSPP Researchers Selected as PNAS 2024 Cozzarelli Prize Finalists
Mathew Hauer, Ph.D., the associate director of the Center for Demography and Population Health and Sunshine Jacobs, a Ph.D. student in sociology, were recently recognized as 2024 Cozzarelli Prize Finalists.
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Data Science for Social Research | Master’s degree in Demography
The Center for Demography and Population Health, established in 1967, is an interdisciplinary research and academic unit within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at The Florida State University, a Carnegie Research I University.
CDPH supports evidence-based public policy through its interdisciplinary research on demographic processes and population health; trains Master’s students seeking careers as applied demographers; and mentors doctoral students in social demography, population economics, social epidemiology, and environment and health.
Our Programs and Resources
Apply Today for a Combined Pathways Program
June 27, 2025
If you're interested in pursuing a master’s degree and want to get ahead on graduate school while completing your bachelor’s degree, apply for a combined pathway program in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy! …
Apply Today for a COSSPP Graduate Program
June 20, 2025
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy offers a wide variety of graduate programs, allowing students to gain expertise in a subject area and expand career opportunities. …
Patricia Homan Named as Raymond Flavious Bellamy Chair in Population Studies
June 13, 2025
FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) is proud to announce the appointment of Patricia Homan, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, as the Raymond Flavious Bellamy Chair in Population Studies, effective May 1, 2025, recognizing her excellent teaching and prominent scholarship. …