M.S. in Statistics and Data Science graduate program handbook

This Handbook is designed to present the most pertinent information on the courses, examinations, and other requirements in our graduate program. The Graduate School Catalog should be consulted for supplementary information.

Please note: this represents the program handbook for the 2020-2021 academic year only. For an archived version of a previous year's handbook, or to obtain a hard copy of this current year's program handbook, please contact the program director.

Table of contents

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Degree requirements
  • 2.1 Degree Plans (Thesis vs. Non-Thesis)
  • 2.2 Degree requirements
  • 2.3 Electives
  • 2.4 The Master’s Thesis
  • 2.5 The Comprehensive Exam
  • 2.6 Graduate School Academic Requirements
• 3 Transfer credits
• 4 Graduate Committee Selection
• 5 Ph.D. Application process
• 6 Timeline for degree completion
• 7 Master’s Thesis Requirements
• 8 Graduate Assistantships
• 9 Health Insurance
• 10 Leave of Absence
• 11 Graduate Student Association