Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate

Certificate Overview

Statistics is the science of collection, organization, analysis, and explanation of data. In this series of four courses, students gain an introduction to probability and statistical theory, a two-term sequence on data analysis, and additional training in multivariate analysis, spatial analysis, or environmental statistics.

This Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate provides professionals and graduate students in diverse fields with a short-term training program to improve their statistical and data analysis skills.

This certificate is a companion to the Statistics Master's Degree and certificate courses can be applied toward that degree.

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Requirements

The program requires a moderate math background including college algebra (plus two semesters of college-level calculus if taking STAT 315). Students must earn an overall minimum 3.0 GPA in the program to earn the certificate.

Courses already taken by distance through the statistics department at Colorado State University can be applied to this certificate. Transfer courses are not accepted for this certificate.

Curriculum

Studies include an introduction to probability and statistical theory, a two-term sequence on data analysis, and additional training in spatial analysis, environmental statistics, or multivariate analysis.