Applied Statistics Master's

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Complete a set of core courses* with a grade of B or better, including15
STAT 661
Applied Regression Models
STAT 662
Introduction to Experimental Design
STAT 764
Multivariate Methods
or STAT 874
 Generalized Linear Models
STAT 767
Probability and Mathematical Statistics I
STAT 768
Probability and Mathematical Statistics II
Complete an additional 9-12 hours (depends on number of research hours) of course work selected from the following courses:9-12
STAT 660
Applied Survey Sampling
STAT 663
Nonparametric Statistics
STAT 664
Discrete Data Analysis
STAT 669
Introduction to Biostatistics
STAT 670
Statistical SAS Programming
STAT 671
Introduction to the R Language
STAT 672
Time Series
STAT 673
Actuarial Statistical Risk Analysis
STAT 677
Introductory Survival and Risk Analysis I
STAT 678
Introductory Survival and Risk Analysis II
STAT 730
Biostatistics
STAT 732
Introduction to Bioinformatics
STAT 770
Survival Analysis
STAT 775
Using Statistics in Sports
STAT 886
Advanced Inference
STAT 796
Special Topics
STAT 851
Bayesian Statistical Inference
STAT 859
Applied Spatial Statistics
Research (Master's Paper 2-4 credits; Master's Thesis 6-10 credits)
STAT 798
Master's Thesis
or STAT 797
 Master's Paper
Must have 15 hours of 700-800 level courses.

*If one of these courses has been taken at the undergraduate level, another graduate level course should be substituted. STAT 725 Applied Statistics and STAT 726 Applied Regression and Analysis of Variance will not be counted for this degree program.

  • A plan of study must be submitted at least one semester prior to graduation.
  • Pass a written comprehensive exam. This exam consists of two sections. Exam 1 covers STAT 767 Probability and Mathematical Statistics I and STAT 768 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II. Exam 2 covers STAT 661 Applied Regression Models, STAT 662 Introduction to Experimental Design and STAT 764 Multivariate Methods or STAT 874 Generalized Linear Models. Exam 1 is two hours and Exam 2 is three hours. These exams are offered during approximately the fifth week of each semester. A maximum of two attempts is allowed.
  • Complete and successfully defend the research thesis or paper. 

 Admission and Application Requirements

  • Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
  • In addition, this program requires applicants to: 
    • Have had at least one year of calculus,
    • Have had at least one course in statistics, and
    • Have had at least one programming language