Mathematical Statistics Certificate

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The Certificate in Mathematical Statistics is designed to enhance a student’s understanding of theoretical statistics and probability in preparation for employment in the engineering, information science, and technology sectors. The certificate also prepares students for further graduate study.

The minimum required GPA for the awarding of the certificate is 3.0. Consult an advisor in the Department of Statistics and Biostatistics for clarification and interpretation of requirements. The certificate consists of 16 graduate level units, plus any necessary prerequisites. All required courses are cross-listed with Mathematics.

Prerequisites

STAT 6401 requires MATH 3300 and either STAT 3402 or STAT 4401
STAT 6501 requires MATH 3300 or MATH 3100 , and STAT 6205 or graduate standing in mathematics
STAT 6510 requires MATH 2101 and STAT 3503

A. Core Courses (12 units)

STAT 6401 - Advanced Probability I Units: 4
STAT 6501 - Mathematical Statistics I Units: 4
STAT 6502 - Mathematical Statistics II Units: 4

B. Electives (4 units)

Choose at least one course from the following (advisor approval required):

STAT 6510 - Analysis of Variance Units: 4
STAT 6860 - Selected Topics in Graduate Probability and Statistics Units: 4 - STAT 6869