Master of Science in Mathematics

Concentration in Statistics and Allied Field
 
 

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

In addition to the general requirements of the College or Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following requirements:
    1. A baccalaureate degree in mathematics or statistics or its equivalent
    2. Courses in mathematics equivalent to:
  • Math 4435/6435, Linear Algebra

    Math 4751/6751, Mathematical Statistics I

    Math 4752/6752, Mathematical Statistics II

     
     

    • DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
      1. Thirty-six hours of graduate-level courses (exclusive of 8999 courses).
        1. The following courses are required:

          Math 8200, Advanced Matrix Analysis;

          Stat 8090, Applied Multivariate Statistics;

          Stat 8561, Linear Statistical Analysis I;

          Stat 8630, Experimental Designs.

        2. Twelve additional hours of graduate Statistics courses, at least six hours of which must be taken at the 8000-level from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.  The courses listed as Additional Admission Requirements in section 2 above and other 6000-level Statistics courses are excluded.
        3. Twelve hours of graduate-level courses in an "allied field" -- a single area of application, selected in consultation with an advisor and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.
        4. At most three hours of the thirty-six can be in Stat 8820.
      1. Additional Requirements.
        1. A general examination.
        2. A research paper or a written report of a laboratory experience.

    [This requirement can be satisfied by taking Stat 8820.]