Applied Statistics and Data Analysis Certificate

This comprehensive training program in applied statistics and data analysis uses modern software and is intended for professionals and graduate students who want a short-term program to strengthen their statistical skills.

Program Requirements

The program requires a moderate math background including two semesters of college-level calculus. Students must earn a minimum 2.75 GPA overall with no individual grade less than a C.

Courses already taken by distance through the statistics department at Colorado State University can be applied to this certificate. Please note that we do not accept transfer courses toward this certificate.

Program 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, process control and quality improvement, and/or regression.

STAT 315 - Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (3 cr.)
STAT 511 - Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I (4 cr.)
STAT 512 - Design and Data Analysis for Researchers II (4 cr.)
OR
STAT 540 - Data Analysis and Regression (3 cr.)
STAT 523 - Quantitative Spatial Analysis (3 cr.)
OR
STAT 460 - Applied Multivariate Analysis (3 cr.)
OR
STAT 547 / CIVE 547 - Statistics for Environmental Monitoring (3 cr.)

More Information

About distance education and registration:

Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu

About the curriculum:

Dr. Jana Anderson
(970) 491-7454
anderson@stat.colostate.edu

Betsy Munson
(970) 491-5268
munson@stat.colostate.edu

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Online and VCD. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total Credits

13 to 15 credits

Tuition

$520 per credit

Time Frame

Can be completed at your convenience. Courses are semester based and must be completed within the semester.

Designed For

Students whose mathematical or statistical skills are underdeveloped, or those attempting to meet the requirements of other programs.

What you will earn

A Certificate of Completion may be requested when all required courses have been satisfactorily completed.

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