Required courses
There are five required core courses (number of
credits is in parentheses) [prerequisites are in brackets]:
STAT 414. Introduction to Probability Theory (3). [Multidimensional
calculus]
STAT 415. Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
(3). [STAT
414]
STAT 501. Regression Methods (3).
[6
credits of Statistics
or STAT 500 plus matrix algebra]
STAT 502. Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments
(3). [STAT
501]
STAT 580 (2) and STAT 581 (1). Statistical Consulting Practicum
sequence*. [STAT 502; STAT 503 or STAT
504 or STAT 506]
*Note. The sequence of STAT 580 (2) and STAT 581 (1)
should be taken in the last two semesters of enrollment.
The sequence is offered either as a Fall-Spring sequence
or as a Spring-Summer Session 1 sequence. For all
MAS
students, the Stat 581 course will have a comprehensive
written project report required as part of the course,
which serves as the culminating experience.
The frequency of offerings of the core courses every
year are:
| Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
414, 415, 501,
580 (2 cr.) |
414, 415, 501, 502,
580 (2 cr.),
581 (1 cr.) |
501, 502,
581 (1 cr.) |
Elective courses
To complete the remaining credit requirements, a candidate
can select 9-15 credits from the following elective
courses (number of credits in parentheses) [prerequisites
in brackets]:
- STAT 464. Applied Nonparametric Statistics (3).
[3 credits of statistics or STAT 500]
- STAT 480. Introduction to Statistical Program Packages
(1).
[3 credits of statistics or STAT 500]
- STAT 500. Applied Statistics (3). [3
credits of Mathematics]
- STAT 503. Design of Experiments (3). [STAT
501 and 502]
- STAT 504. Analysis of Discrete Data (3).
[STAT 502 and matrix algebra]
- STAT 505. Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis
(3).
[STAT 501 and 502]
- STAT 506. Sampling Theory and Methods (3).
[3 credits of statistics or STAT 500]
- STAT 507. Epidemiology Research Methods (3) [Stat
250 or equivalent]
- STAT 509. Clinical Trials (3).
[3 credits of statistics or STAT 500]
- STAT 510. Applied Time Series Analysis (3). [STAT
501]
- STAT 597C Data Base Management using
SAS (1). [STAT 480]
In addition, students with suitable backgrounds may choose
up to 6 credits from a departmental list of additional
courses with approval from their advisor.
Sample programs
Sample program for the Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring sequence for
the residence
program:
| Fall |
Spring |
Fall |
Spring |
| 414, 501, 509 |
415, 502, 506 |
503, 505,
580 (2 cr.) |
504,
581 (1 cr.) |
Sample program for the Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer sequence for
the
residence program:
| Summer |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| 501, 502+ |
414, 503, 505, 509 |
415, 504, 506,
580 (2 cr.) |
581 (1 cr.) |
+ Note that Stat 501 is offered in the first session of
the summer and Stat 502 is offered in the second session of the
summer.
Contact information
For more information about the Master of Applied Statistics Program,
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