There are two options for earning the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Statistics. The non-thesis track allows one to obtain the degree by achieving passing grades in 5 core courses, 6 elective courses, and passing an MS qualifying exam. The thesis option allows one to obtain the degree by achieving passing grades in 5 core courses, 4 elective courses, and by writing an MS thesis. The degree features core training, an array of elective courses, and a demonstration of mastery of statistical concepts.
This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Data Science BS/Statistics MS Data Science BS/Statistics MS(non-thesis) Geography BS/Statistics MS (non-thesis) Mathematics BS (Applied Mathematics)/Statistics MS Mathematics BS (Applied Mathematics)/Statistics MS (non-thesis) Psychology BS/Statistics MS Psychology BS/Statistics MS (non-thesis) Statistics BS/Statistics MS Statistics BS/Statistics MS (non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu
Director of Graduate Studies I Ting Zhang, Professor tingzhang@uga.edu Director of Graduate Studies II Liang Liu, Professor lliu@uga.edu Graduate Program Administrator Holly Smith hasmith@uga.edu 706-542-5256 https://www.stat.uga.edu/
33 hours
Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) GRE scores b) 3 Letters of recommendation c) Resume d) Statement of Purpose e) Unofficial transcript f) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students must submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students should possess the following: a) Some basic background in Statistics (at the level of STAT 2000 + STAT 4210 in the UGA curriculum) b) Some instruction in Analysis of Experimental Design and Linear Regression (at the level of STAT 4220 + STAT 4230 in the UGA curriculum) c) Some basic background in Programming (at the level of CSCI 1301- 1301L + CSCI 2150-2150L in the UGA curriculum) d) Three semesters of Calculus (Differential, Integral, Multivariate) (at the level of MATH 2250-2260-2270 in the UGA curriculum) e) A course in Linear Algebra (at the level of MATH 3300 in the UGA curriculum)
Application deadline is January 1 for the following fall if seeking financial support. If applicants are not seeking financial support: Fall – April 15 for international students and July 1 for domestic students, Spring – October 15 for international students and November 15 for domestic Students, Summer – February 15 for international students and May 1 for domestic students
| STAT 6510 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 6520 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
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STAT 6420
Analytical Thinking
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Applied Linear Models | 3 |
| STAT 6430 | Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| STAT 8000 | Introductory Statistical Collaboration | 3 |
| STAT 7000 (3 hours) | Master's Research | 1-9 |
| STAT 7300 (3 hours) | Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
Qualifying Exam for Master’s Degree (QEM)
Choose 12 credit hour(s) from the following:
STAT electives
Choose 18 credit hour(s) from the following:
STAT electives
At most 2 of the elective courses may be approved graduate courses from a discipline other than Statistics. At least 1 elective must be graduate-only. Elective course options for the M.S. degree include:
| STAT 4240/6240 | Sampling and Survey Methods | 3 |
| STAT 4250/6250 | Applied Multivariate Analysis and Statistical Learning | 3 |
| STAT 4260/6260 | Statistical Quality Assurance | 3 |
| STAT 4270/6270 | Network Data Analysis and Graphical Models | 3 |
| STAT 4280/6280 | Applied Time Series Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 4290/6290 | Nonparametric Methods | 3 |
| STAT 4350/6350 | Applied Bayesian Statistics | 3 |
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STAT 4365/6365
Analytical Thinking
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Modern Statistical Programming | 3 |
| STAT 4440/6440 | Design and Analysis of Complex Computer Models | 3 |
| STAT 4530/6530 | Statistical Inference for Data Scientists | 3 |
| STAT 4620/6620 | Applied Categorical Data Analysis | 3 |
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STAT 6421
Analytical Thinking
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Advanced Applied Linear Models | 1 |
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STAT 6800
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Tools for Statistical Theory | 3 |
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STAT 8001
Analytical Thinking
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Advanced Statistical Collaboration | 3 |
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STAT 8060
Analytical Thinking
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Statistical Computing I | 3 |
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STAT 8070
Analytical Thinking
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Statistical Computing II | 3 |
| STAT 8090 | Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data | 3 |
| STAT 8170 | Probability Theory I | 3 |
| STAT 8210 | Multivariate: Theory and Methods | 3 |
| STAT 8250 | Multivariate Methods | 3 |
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STAT 8260
Analytical Thinking
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Theory of Linear Models | 3 |
| STAT 8270 | Spatial Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 8280 | Time Series Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 8290 | Advances in Experimental Designs | 3 |
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STAT 8330
Analytical Thinking
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Elements of Statistical Learning | 3 |
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STAT 8331
Analytical Thinking
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Supplemental Study in Elements of Statistical Learning | 1 |
| STAT 8350 | Bayesian Statistical Methodology with Applications | 3 |
| STAT 8440 | Statistical Inference for Bioinformatics | 3 |
| STAT 8460 | Advanced Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | 3 |
| STAT 8530 | Advanced Statistical Inference I | 3 |
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STAT 8620
Analytical Thinking
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Advanced Statistical Models | 3 |
| STAT 8900 | Special Topics in Statistics | 3 |
| GRSC 7001 | GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar | 1 |
| GRSC 7770 | Graduate Teaching Seminar | 1-3 |
As required by Graduate School, all new graduate students must take GSRC 7001 in their first or second semester. By TA Policy, all graduate students with instructional duties must complete GRSC 7770 prior to or concurrently with their first semester on assistantship.
Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.
Many of our graduates have gone on to industry-related careers and Ph.D. programs.
MAGNet program – internship with State Farm
Students are expected to attend seminars and colloquia. Seminars tend to be aimed at graduate students and will be about careers, research, or other topics pertinent to your professional growth.
The Stat Club is an organization which has both social and administrative functions within the Department of Statistics. The membership is open to all students in Statistics, both undergraduate and graduate. The officers of the club organize social outings, such as bowling or mini-golf, about once a month. They also organize the International Potluck Dinner in the Fall and the Bradley Lecture Festivities (the lecture, the banquet, and the picnic) in the Spring. Other activities include helping with events like the graduate ceremony, Industry Days, Statistics and Data Science open houses, special lectures and Georgia Statistics Days.
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