The 12-month program consists of three semesters. The first two semesters are devoted to course work and building a strong foundation for conducting independent research. Students spend most of the third semester preparing their Master's thesis. The program requirements include successful completion of the course work and thesis research under the close supervision of the Institute's academic staff. Perspectives and Issues Provides substantive knowledge in major areas of reproductive health.
Emphasis is on new concepts and perspectives to understand the issues in reproductive health.
Statistics for Social Analysis Introduces basic statistical methods for social science research with emphasis on statistical analysis in monitoring and evaluation studies. Social Research Methodology Deals with the art and science of quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Substantive Demography Examines fundamental concepts and perspectives on human population, especially concerning the population size, structure and distribution. Demographic Analysis Introduces students to standard techniques of demographic analysis. Monitoring and Evaluation of Population and Reproductive Health Programs Provides basic knowledge on methods of monitoring and evaluation.