The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Master of Science degree with a major in Applied Statistics. The Applied Statistics graduate program is designed to provide students with excellent data analytics training and problem-solving skills for employment in various settings such as the health and insurance sectors, government agencies, and business entities.

Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, or related quantitative field from an accredited college or university or appropriately evaluated credentials for non-U.S. institutions. An undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 30 credit hours

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses (15 credits)
STA 631	Introduction to Probability	3
STA 632	Introduction to Mathematical Statistics	3
STA 640	SAS System for Statistical Analysis	1
STA 661	Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences I	3
STA 662	Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences II	3
STA 668	Consulting Experience *	2
Elective Courses (12 credits)
Select 12 credits of electives from 600- and 700-level STA courses **		12
Capstone Experience (3 credits)
STA 698	Project in Statistics	3
Total Credit Hours		30

*	A total of 2 credits in STA 668 is required.
**	Up to 6 credits may be selected from graduate courses in other departments, including: Mathematics Computer Science Economics Educational Research Methodology Informatics and Analytics Information Systems and Supply Chain Management