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.