UP Population Institute

The UP Population Institute (UPPI)

was established as a unit of the Univeristy of the
Philippines in November 1964 with an initial grant from the
Ford Foundation. It is the only academic institution in the
Philippines offering graduate level training in Demography and
Population Studies. It has two degree programs, Master of Arts in
Demography and Master in Population Studies.
As an academic unit, UPPI performs the three-pronged
function of teaching, research and extension. Through its links
with government, local and international agencies, it plays an
important role in the analysis of population-related issues by way
of a strong program of research and extension backed up by
facilities for analysis of survey data and a data archive of surveys
on population-related topics.
Other Training Programs
Apart from graduate level courses, the UPPI also offers
short term training and workshops on technical aspects of the
study of population enabling trainees to acquire the skills to
generate, handle, analyze and interpret population and related
data. Recent courses offered include training in Population and
Development (POPDEV), program/project assessment and
evaluation, multivariate analysis, development and
computerization of population databases. The Institute also
arranges population-related study tours or visits upon request.
Physical Facilities
UPPI has its own library housing a sizable collection of
books, journals, papers and other publications on population and
related information. It also maintains a Data Archive of the past
surveys undertaken by the Institute and its partner institutions
and other data sets for use by students, researchers and
practitioners here and abroad.
The Institute also has a computer laboratory with 30
computer units, a conference room, internet/intranet facilities and
multimedia equipment available for use of students.

2005-present
2002-2005
1999-2002
1996-1999
1987-1996
1985-1987
1964-1985

DIRECTORS
Grace T.Cruz, Ph.D.
Nimfa B. Ogena, Ph.D.
Josefina V. Cabigon, Ph.D.
Aurora E. Perez, Ph.D.
Corazon M. Raymundo, D.Sc.
Zelda C. Zablan, D.T.C.
Mercedes B. Concepcion, Ph.D.
(1970-1985 as Dean)
FACULTY MEMBERS
Josefina V. Cabigon, Ph.D. (Demography)
Australian National University
Grace T. Cruz, Ph.D. (Sociology)
University of the Philippines
Eliseo A. de Guzman, DPA Cand. (Public Administration)
University of the Philippines
Maria Paz N. Marquez, Ph.D. Cand. (Philippine Studies)
University of the Philippines
Josefina N. Natividad, D.Sc. (Population and Int'l Health)
Harvard University
Nimfa B. Ogena, Ph.D. (Sociology and Demography)
Pennsylvania State University
Aurora E. Perez, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Brown University
Harvard University

Corazon M. Raymundo, D.Sc. (Population Studies)

The Director
UP Population Institute
3rd Floor, Palma Hall
UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. (632) 981-8500 local 2457 or 2468
Telefax: (632) 920-5402
E-mail: popinst@up.edu.ph
http://www.popinst.upd.edu.ph
mirror site: web.kssp.upd.edu.ph/popinst

Master of Arts in
Demography
The Master of Arts in Demography is a degree
program that aims to train practitioners of
Demography who are able to conduct independent
high quality research, teach Demography courses
at both graduate and undergraduate levels,
conduct short-term demographic training programs
and engage in population program formulation and
evaluation.
Since the acquisition of research skills is one
of the fundamental goals of the program, students
are encouraged to be involved in ongoing
institutional research during the summer.
There are two options for obtaining the degree.
PLAN A: This is the thesis option and is advised
for students who intend to pursue a career in
teaching or in research. It consists of 34 units of
graduate courses, 28 units of which shall be in the
form of course work and 6 units for the Masters
thesis.
PLAN B: This is the non-thesis option and is
suited for students who envision a career in the
public and private sector as a demographic
specialist involved in development planning,
population program formulation, administration and
evaluation. Plan B requires completion of 40 units
of formal course work and passing of the
comprehensive examination.

Admission requirements
To qualify for the program, a student must
have completed a baccalaureate degree from a
recognized college or university with a General
Weighted Average of 2.0 (or its equivalent) or
better. Computer literacy and a good background
in the Social Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics
are additional requirements for applicants to the
program.

The applicant must pass the Admission Test

given by the Institute.

Applicants shall submit the following:

a. Letter of intent addressed to the Dean of
College of Social Sciences and
Philosophy, UP
b. Accomplished Application Form
c. Two Accomplished Recommendation Forms
(in sealed envelopes)
d. Certified True Copy of Transcript of
Records
e. Two 2x2 colored pictures

Core and Cognate Courses

1. Core Courses Offered by UPPI
DEMO 210
Theory and Methods of Demography
DEMO 211
Techniques of Demographic Analysis I
DEMO 212
Techniques of Demographic Analysis II
DEMO 225
Statistical Analysis of Population and Related
Survey Data Using Statistical Software Packages
DEMO 226
Advanced Statistical Analysis for Population and
Related Processes Using Statistical Software
Packages
Population Program Evaluation
Population Policies and Programs
Research Methods in Demography
THESIS WRITING
DEMO 230
DEMO 240*
DEMO 299
DEMO 300**

* Required for non-thesis option

** Required for thesis option only

2. Core Course Offered by CSSP

SOC SCI 201 Statistics for the Social Sciences
3. Cognate Courses Offered by UPPI
DEMO 220
The Demography of Asia and the Pacific
DEMO 221
Population Growth and Economic Development
DEMO 223
Demographic Aspects of the Work Force
DEMO 241
Emerging Issues in Population

4. Special Topics in Demography

DEMO 295.1 Analysis of Nuptiality and Family
Formation
DEMO 295.2 Analysis of Population Spatial
Distribution
DEMO 295.3 Family Planning Program Evaluation
DEMO 295.4 Analysis of Mortality
DEMO 295.5 Techniques of Population Projections

Fellowship Program

The UPPI offers a limited number of slots in its

Fellowship Program funded by the UPPI
Scholarship Fund and the David and Lucile Packard
Foundation. The Fellowship covers tuition, a
monthly stipend and book allowance.

Applicants for the Fellowship must satisfy

admission requirements and obtain a good rating
in the Admissions Test. He/she should be under
35 years of age, of good moral character and
display a high level of interest and intention to
work in a population-related field upon completion
of training.

The successful applicant is required to take

Plan A, the thesis option.

April 28, 2006

April 14, 2006

Notification of UPPI fellows

Notification of successful
applicants to the MA
Demography program

Last day for receiving complete

application requirements

Important Dates to Remember

May 15, 2006