The following requirements apply to
both the master of arts and master of science degrees
in statistics.
For more information, consult the Graduate
Degree Programs Bulletin (the "white
book").
Required Courses
Students must complete:
- 30 credits (27 credits must be at the 500 level;
and 21 of the 27 must be STAT courses from the statistics
department)
- 9 credits in probability and mathematical statistics
(STAT 513, 514, 515)
- 6 credits in applied statistics (STAT 511, 512)
- 3 credits in Statistical Consulting Practicum (STAT
580, 581)
Students are expected to have matrix algebra (MATH
441 or CMPSC 451 or 455) and a computer programming
language prior to entering the program, or must register
for appropriate courses to meet these requirements.
Students may also take a speech communication course
(e.g. SPCOM 312) and foreign students may need to take
courses in English as a second language (SPCOM 115G-118G),
depending on their fluency in English. Required Exams In addition, the student must pass the Master's Exam.
The exam is in two parts:
- Applied Statistics (STAT 511 and 512)
- Mathematical Statistics and Stochastic Processes
(STAT 513, 514, and 515)
Students must take both parts at the first opportunity,
typically at the end of the first year. The two parts
will be graded separately and students will be given
two additional opportunities to pass any part not passed
on the first attempt.
Master of Arts Option
In addition to satisfying the above course and exam
requirements, a master's paper must be submitted on
a topic approved
by the advisor. At most, 3 credits of STAT 596 will
be counted toward the 30 required credits.
Master of Science Option
In addition to satisfying the above course and exam
requirements, the student must submit a master's thesis
on a topic
approved by the advisor. Note that 6 of the 30 required
credits must be included in the program for thesis
research. Sample Program
Here is a sample study program for a master
of arts or master of science degree. |
