2011-2012 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mathematics and Statistics


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Program Description

The Computational Science and Statistics PhD program provides intensive preparation for careers in research, industry, or academia. The Master of Science in Mathematics prepares graduates for positions in industry, teaching, or doctoral programs and the Master of Science in Statistics serves as preparation for a career in research, industry, or education, or as a springboard to more advanced graduate work.  A specialization in Statistics is offered within the MS in Mathematics program.  Also available to students in all graduate programs on campus are Graduate Minors in Statistics for both Master’s Degree and PhD candidates. Please contact the department for details related to Graduate Minors.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Option A
  Option B
  Option C
Doctor of Philosophy 60 Credit Plan

 

Core Requirements for the Master of Science in Mathematics


All M.S. Mathematics students not pursuing a Specialization in Statistics


All M.S. Mathematics students pursuing a Specialization in Statistics must take:


Core Requirements for the Master of Science in Statistics


MS and PhD requirements for Statistics Minor


 

Grad Stat Minor for PhD Candidates

Required Courses

Prefix

Number

Course Title

STAT

510

SAS Programming I

STAT

541

Statistics II

 

 

Or

STAT

582

Statistics for Physical Science

 

Elective Courses: take three courses from this list

STAT

685

Statistical Inference I

STAT

785

Statistical Inference II

STAT

687

Regression I

STAT

787

Regression II

STAT

661

Experimental Design I

STAT

761

Experimental Design II

MATH

784

Applied Probability Theory

STAT

545

Nonparametric Statistics

STAT

586

Sampling

STAT

615

Multivariate Analysis

STAT

662

Quality Control

STAT

746

Linear Models

STAT

792

Special Topics

 
Grad Stat Minor for MS Candidates

Required Courses

Prefix

Number

Course Title

STAT

510

SAS Programming I

STAT

541

Statistics II

 

 

Or

STAT

582

Statistics for Physical Science

 

Elective Courses: take two courses from this list

STAT

685

Statistical Inference I

STAT

785

Statistical Inference II

STAT

687

Regression I

STAT

787

Regression II

STAT

661

Experimental Design I

STAT

761

Experimental Design II

MATH

784

Applied Probability Theory

STAT

545

Nonparametric Statistics

STAT

586

Sampling

STAT

615

Multivariate Analysis

STAT

662

Quality Control

STAT

746

Linear Models

STAT

792

Special Topics

 

 

Additional Admission Requirements


GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

General Requirements (Master’s and PhD)


Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements.

Additional Graduation Requirements


Additional Graduation Requirements

Master’s graduation requirements

- Must pass the comprehensive exam based on the core sequences

PhD graduation requirements

- Must pass a qualifying exam based on the core sequence of the student’s emphasis area
- Must pass written and oral comprehensive exams, as designed by the student’s advisory committee.The comprehensive written examination is offered twice during each academic year. 
  The four graduate core courses are the subjects of the comprehensive written examination.

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