Dr. Richard Marcoux

Professor

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Biography

Richard Marcoux is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Laval University. His research interests include Demography, Urbanization, Social Demography, Population and Development Issues, African Societies, Family Sociodemography, and Child Labor and Education. He serves as the Director of the Observatoire démographique et statistique de l'espace francophone (ODSEF) and is an associate professor in the Department of Demography at the University of Montreal. His experience spans directing numerous research projects focusing on demographic changes in Francophone societies and African societies in transition. Marcoux has published extensively, contributing to various journals and books, dealing with the demographic impact of immigration in Quebec and Canada, as well as societal changes in urban settings. Beyond academic contributions, he has been active in various committees related to sociolinguistics and demographic studies, both nationally and internationally. He supervises graduate theses focusing on societal transformations, family dynamics, and educational policies across various global contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1993-01-01 — Present

Laval University • Quebec

Teaching and conducting research in sociology, particularly focusing on demographic studies.

Courses

SOC-1002 Empirical Research Methods SOC-2001 Data Analysis II SOC-2126 Social Demography SOC-6001 Master's Seminar SOC-7128 Crisis, Poverty and Demographic Changes SOC-7137 Methodological and Statistical Innovations in Social Sciences SOC-7139 Dynamics of African Societies (Seminar / Summer School of GIERSA) SOC-7146 Data Collection and Processing of Social Statistics SOC-8001 Doctoral Seminar

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.