Richard W. Rathge, Ph.D.
Professor/Director
Sociology
Office: 404F Minard Hall
Phone: 701.231.8290
Email: Richard.Rathge@ndsu.edu
ND State Census Data Center
Office: 424 IACC
Phone: 701.231.8621
Degrees:
- Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1981
- M.A., New Mexico State University, 1976
- B.A., New Mexico State University, 1974
Dr. Rathge has been a member of the North Dakota State University faculty since 1981. Dr. Rathge has a joint appointment with the Department of Agricultural Economics. He is the director of the North Dakota State Census Data Center.
Research interests include demographic analysis, labor force analysis, rural community research, and population impact assessment. Specific emphasis on migration impacts, community viability, adolescent stress and career choice, rural health delivery systems, and the changing structure of agriculture. Most recent research projects include:
Courses:
- Sociology 340, Social Research Methods
- Sociology 341, Social Research Methods Lab
- Sociology 465/665, Applied Demographics
- Sociology 701, Quantitative Methods
