Statistical Theory and Methods Certificate

Statistical Theory and Methods Certificate

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For distance education and registration questions:

Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu

For academic advising questions:

Jana Anderson, Ph.D.
Statistics
(970) 491-7454
anderson@stat.colostate.edu

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Certificate Overview

With this four-course certificate, you will gain graduate-level training in the most important core concepts of statistical theory and methods. The program enables students to quickly learn the critical components of the longer Master of Science program.

In its August 2009 article, For Today's Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics, The New York Times recognized statistics as a growing field noting "The rising stature of statisticians [...] is a byproduct of the recent explosion of digital data."

You will be prepared to develop methods to explain quantitative patterns observed in the social, physical, and natural sciences, in business and industry.

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

Requirements

The program requires a strong math background including three semesters of college-level calculus, one semester of linear algebra or matrix theory, and one semester of advanced calculus/introductory analysis; 3-6 credits of undergraduate statistics are also recommended. Students must earn an overall minimum 3.0 GPA in the program to earn the certificate.

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

Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about taking distance statistics courses – how exams work, how you interact with faculty and fellow students, or how long it takes? Contact us or visit the Department of Statistics FAQ page.

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Online and DVD/VCD. On-campus attendance is not required.

Total Credits

13 credits

Tuition

$520 per credit

Time Frame

Completion of the certificate varies based on the amount of credits completed each semester.

Designed For

Students who want to complete the most important core components of the M.S. in Statistics, or those just interested in pursing greater knowledge of statistical theory.

What You Will Earn

Upon completion of this series of courses with passing grades, you earn a Certificate of Completion. Individual courses, but not the certificate, will appear on your official University transcript.