M.A. POPULATION STUDIES

Objectives: These Programmes through distance education mode are primarily designed to cater to the demands of the people who could not continue their higher studies in the regular way for various reasons and betterment in their personal life and career.

PROGRAMME CODE: 070
M.A. POPULATION STUDIES
Medium: English
Duration: Two years
Eligibility:
Any Degree or an equivalent examination

TITLE OF THE COURSE
FIRST YEAR

1. Population growth, Structure and Characteristics
2. Population Data Sources, Evaluation, Adjustment and Graduation
3. Fertility
4. Mortality
5. Population Ecology, Urbanization and Migration

SECOND YEAR

1. Research Methodology & Statistical Techniques
2. Population and Socio-Economic Changes
3. Population Theories
4. Population Policies and Programmes
5. Optional
• Population Education & Communication
(OR)
• Health and Nutrition Education