Applied Statistics Masters

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Complete a set of core courses* with a grade of B or better, including15
Applied Regression Models
Introduction to Experimental Design
Multivariate Methods
Generalized Linear Models
Probability and Mathematical Statistics I
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
Applied Survey Sampling
Nonparametric Statistics
Discrete Data Analysis
Introduction to Biostatistics
Statistical SAS Programming
Introduction to the R Language
Time Series
Actuarial Statistical Risk Analysis
Introductory Survival and Risk Analysis I
Introductory Survival and Risk Analysis II
Biostatistics
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Survival Analysis
Using Statistics in Sports
Advanced Inference
Special Topics
Bayesian Statistical Inference
Applied Spatial Statistics
Research (Master's Paper 2-4 credits; Master's Thesis 6-10 credits)
Master's Thesis
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 ModelsSTAT 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