Statistics, MS

Admission Requirements

Entrance into the M.S. Statistics program requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and completion of the following prerequisites prior to starting the program:

  • Three semesters of calculus or equivalent
  • One semester of Applied Statistics or equivalent

Applicants must also submit at least one current letter of recommendation.

Core Curriculum

STAT 551Theoretical Statistics I3
or STAT 651 Probability & Statistics
STAT 552Theoretical Statistics II3
or STAT 652 Advanced Mathematical Statistics
STAT 580Statistical Data Management3
STAT 663Experimental Design3
STAT 665Regression3
Total Hours15

Thesis Option

(30 credits of graduate work)

Core Curriculum15
STAT 595Statistical Consulting1-3
STAT 699Master's Thesis2
Select 12 credits of approved graduate electives12
Total Hours30-32

Upon approval of the thesis by the student’s adviser and reader the thesis must be presented in a colloquium to faculty and students.

Nonthesis Option

(30 credits of graduate work)

Core Curriculum15
STAT 595Statistical Consulting1-3
STAT 692Statistics Masters Paper2-3
Select 12 credits of approved graduate electives12
Total Hours30-33

Upon approval of the Statistics Master’s Paper by the student’s adviser and reader, the paper must be presented in a colloquium to faculty and students.